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Ralph Elliott Martin

Date of Death: December 31, 1969

Ralph E. “Roofus” Martin

Ralph Elliott “Roofus” Martin, 46, of Martinsburg, West Virginia, died Saturday, November 10, 2012, in his home.

Mr. Martin was born in 1966, in Carlisle, Pennsylvania, the son of Elizabeth Faircloth and the late James Faircloth. He was a graduate of James Wood High School, Class of 1984. Ralph was a Belt Assembler at Ashworth Brothers for over 25 years. Roofus was a known for his warm and gentle soul. He had a special place in his heart for all animals especially his miniature Pincher Gracie. Roofus will be greatly missed by all his family and friends.

Surviving with his mother are three sisters, Mary Riley and husband, Dale, of Martinsburg, West Virginia, Kathy Martin and significant other, Wayne and Tracey Faircloth and significant other Larry, all of Winchester as well as three nephews, Chris Wenk, James Bowen and Brandon Faircloth all of Winchester, and two great-nieces Katie and Katelyn, and two great-nephews Jacob and Tyler.

The family will receive friends on Thursday, prior to the service from 5:00-7:00 PM, at Omps Funeral Home, Amherst Chapel.

A funeral service will be conducted at 7:00 PM on Thursday, at Omps Funeral Home, Amherst Chapel. Interment will be private.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Esther L. Boyd Animal Shelter, 161 Fort Collier Road, Winchester, Virginia 22603.

Please view obituaries and tribute wall at www.ompsfuneralhome.com.

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Ralph E. “Roofus” Martin Ralph Elliott “Roofus” Martin, 46, of Martinsburg, West Virginia, died Saturday, November 10, 2012, in his home. Mr. Martin was born in 1966, in Carlisle, Pennsylvania, the son of Elizabeth Faircloth and the late James Faircloth. He was a graduate of James Wood High School, Class of 1984. Ralph was aContinue Reading

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public.user left a message on January 30, 2013:
Gone but never fogotten RIP, Ralph
public.user left a message on January 30, 2013:
Kathy and the whole Martin family I am so sorry for your loss Ralph will be greatly missed
public.user left a message on January 30, 2013:
Kathy and to the whole Martin family I am so sorry to hear about Ralph and know he will be greatly missed
public.user left a message on January 30, 2013:
Liz, Mary, Kathy and Tracey....You are in my thoughts and prayers. This saddens me to no end. I have such fond memories of Ralph and I will never ever forget him. He was such a special person, such a caring person he will be missed. We would goes years without seeing each other and then all of the sudden he would call or I would see him out somewhere and we would just talk. Please let me know if there is anything I can do for your family...again I am thinking of you all.
Gloria Riley left a message on November 12, 2012:
In honor of Ralph Elliott Martin, Gloria Riley lit a candle.
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Gloria Riley left a message on November 12, 2012:
Gone but never fogotten RIP, Ralph
Brian K. Legge left a message on November 12, 2012:
Kathy and the whole Martin family I am so sorry for your loss Ralph will be greatly missed
Brian K. Legge left a message on November 12, 2012:
Kathy and to the whole Martin family I am so sorry to hear about Ralph and know he will be greatly missed
Kelli Robinson Richard left a message on November 13, 2012:
In honor of Ralph Elliott Martin, Kelli Robinson Richard lit a candle.
Kelli Robinson Richard left a message on November 13, 2012:
Liz, Mary, Kathy and Tracey....You are in my thoughts and prayers. This saddens me to no end. I have such fond memories of Ralph and I will never ever forget him. He was such a special person, such a caring person he will be missed. We would goes years without seeing each other and then all of the sudden he would call or I would see him out somewhere and we would just talk. Please let me know if there is anything I can do for your family...again I am thinking of you all.
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