Roger Martin
April 23, 1944 –
</span> <br />Roger Martin, 67, formerly of Ruskin, FL, passed away at Gulfside Regional Hospice in Zephyrhills on Monday, August 22, 2011 after losing his battle with cancer. Roger was born April 23, 1944 in Marion, VA where he lived until joining the Navy, where he served for 4 years.</p>
<p>Roger then lived in Massachusetts until moving to Florida in 1978 where he continued construction work before becoming a prototype craftsman for Wellcraft. </p>
<p>Roger is survived by his 5 children; Kim Wong of Bradenton; Kerri Myers of Mt. Airy, NC; Roger, Jr of Modesto, CA; Karen Yeatman of Odessa; and Tammy Bird of Westminister, CO as well as 15 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren. He is also survived by 2 sisters, Peggy McKinon of Marion, VA and Wanda Thomas of Kernersville, NC.</p>
<p>Due to Roger donating his body to cancer research, there will be no immediate services. Upon return of his remains, a memorial will be held on Saturday, October 8, 2011 at the Chula Vista Clubhouse; Chula Vista Landings off Gulf City Road, Ruskin, FL from 11am – 2pm.</p>
<p>In lieu of flowers the family has requested that donations be made to Gulfside Regional Hospice, 5760 Dean Dairy Rd, Zephyrhills, FL 33542.</p>
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<p>Roger then lived in Massachusetts until moving to Florida in 1978 where he continued construction work before becoming a prototype craftsman for Wellcraft. </p>
<p>Roger is survived by his 5 children; Kim Wong of Bradenton; Kerri Myers of Mt. Airy, NC; Roger, Jr of Modesto, CA; Karen Yeatman of Odessa; and Tammy Bird of Westminister, CO as well as 15 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren. He is also survived by 2 sisters, Peggy McKinon of Marion, VA and Wanda Thomas of Kernersville, NC.</p>
<p>Due to Roger donating his body to cancer research, there will be no immediate services. Upon return of his remains, a memorial will be held on Saturday, October 8, 2011 at the Chula Vista Clubhouse; Chula Vista Landings off Gulf City Road, Ruskin, FL from 11am – 2pm.</p>
<p>In lieu of flowers the family has requested that donations be made to Gulfside Regional Hospice, 5760 Dean Dairy Rd, Zephyrhills, FL 33542.</p>
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