Orby Martin

Orby Martin, age 84, of Glasgow, passed away, Sunday, September 29, 2024, at Shanti Niketan Hospice home in Glasgow, Kentucky, surrounded by his loved ones. He was born in Glasgow, Kentucky on August 10, 1940, to the late Clarence Martin and Mae Turner Martin. Orby proudly served his country in the US Army and was a member of the South Green Street Church of Christ. After his military career he worked for the Glasgow Water Company as maintenance supervisor until he retired. Orby enjoyed farming, playing golf, vacationing (especially the Cades Cove are in Gatlinburg), spending time with his family, and spoiling all his grandchildren.

He is survived by his wife, Nellie Bell Martin; daughter, Leigh Ann Moore (Edwin); sister, Etta Calvert; grandchildren, Clint Moore, Mallory Clay, Morgan Clay, Jeremiah Bell (Angela), Matthew Bell (Laurel), Jordan Phillips (Hayden), Ally Bell, Aurora Bell; great grandchildren, Kasen Hargis, Jonah Bell, Knox Phillips, Lucy Bell, Jensen Caver, and Marley Carver; several nieces and nephews; special family members, Johnny Bell ( Angel), Benson Bell (Elli), Brooklyn Russell, Ally Russell, Laura Moore, Barclay (Will), Nicholas Moore (Sabrina), and Tiffany Worley; special friends Betty Crabtree and Sue Houchens.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his son, Jeffrey Todd Martin; sisters, Ann Norman, Margie Ward, Mary Dee Carter, Nadine Morgan; brothers, Richard Martin, Billy Joe Martin, Herbert Martin, Paul Martin, David Martin, Allen Martin, Wilson Martin, and Lee Martin.

The family has honored Orby’s wishes with cremation under the direction of A.F. Crow & Son Funeral Home. A graveside memorial service with be held at 3:00 PM, Thursday, October 3, 2024, at the Mt. Pleasant Cemetery. Visitation will start at 2:00 PM, Thursday, until for the service at the cemetery.