Martin, Timmy Ray

Timmy Ray Martin, 43, of Hardy and formerly of Draper, passed away Wednesday, May 7, 2008, at Lewis Gale Hospital, Salem after a short battle with cancer.

Born March 12, 1965, in Radford, he is the son of Charles “Chuck” Luther Martin and Norma Jean Martin. He was the owner and operator of Vision Auto Glass, Hardy Va., for ten years. He was a graduate of Pulaski County High School. He was a veteran of the United States Navy.

Surviving are his parents, Chuck and Norma Jean Martin, of Draper; sister and brother-in-law, Tina K. and Robbie Bourne, of Radford; special nephews , Joshua and Jacob Bourne, of Radford; and special friend , Sandy Stover, of Hardy, Va.

Funeral service will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, May 10, 2008, at the Max Creek Baptist Church, Pulaski, with Pastor Mike Coleman officiating. Interment will follow at the Highland Memory Gardens, Dublin.

The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday evening, May 9, 2008, at the Bower Funeral Chapel, Pulaski. To send the family online condolences, please visit www.bowerfuneralhome.com Bower Funeral Chapel, Pulaski is handling the arrangements.