Harold Martin

Harold Leroy Martin 77 of Columbus, Ohio went to be with the Lord on January 20, 2022 at Riverside Methodist Hospital.

He was born in Portsmouth, Ohio on October 19, 1944 to Leo H. Martin and Mildred M. Martin. He married his wife Carleeta Ann (Shaffer) Martin on November 18, 1966.

Preceded in death are his Father and Mother, Brother David L. Martin, and Sisters Carolyn S. Martin, Kathy A Martin.

Survived by his loving wife Carleeta Ann Martin, Sister-in-laws Teena R. Toops (Fredrick Alan), Beverely Sue Shaffer, Kimberly Edwards (Shaffer), Brother-in-laws Charles W Shaffer, Kevin Shaffer (Yavonda), Timothy R. Shaffer (Ellie), and many nieces and nephews. He was loved by all his family and friends.

He was an Army Veteran. His work history was Schmits Nursery, Federal Glass for 10 years, a mechanic, and a security guard for Pinkerton. He was also a very loving husband.

He loved deer hunting and the horse races. He enjoyed watching college football and loved painting.

He was good at anything he put his mind too and did it well. He wasn’t a social person, but whomever he talked to liked and respected him. He was passionate and unique. Just a straightforward man.

Those who knew him well will say he had a great personality. He could pull off a joke with a straight face but was a kind and considerate soul.

There will not be any services held.

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