Frank O. "Buddy" Martin

December 24, 1958 - May 30, 2012

Big Stone Gap, VA Frank O¹Neil Martin "Buddy" was born December 24, 1958 in Cincinnati, OH but spent the majority of his years in Appalachia, VA and Big Stone Gap. He was preceded in death by his parents, Earline and Gus Martin Sr.; and brothers, Glenn Martin and Paul Martin. On May 30, 2012, Buddy answered the call of the Lord and departed this life. His sense of humor, his warm smile and gentle spirit will be missed by all. Buddy was indeed a "buddy" of the community and to all that knew him. Buddy leaves to cherish his memories, a daughter, Jacqueline Martin-Edmond; a granddaughter, Gabriel of Norfolk; seven brothers, Gus Martin Jr., of NY, Eugene Martin of Richmond, VA, Douglas Martin of Castlewood, VA, Darren and David Martin, both of Cincinnati, OH, Mose Beaty and William Beaty of Norton, VA; six sisters, Katherine Houston of Big Stone Gap, Pauline (Melvin) Adams of Richmond, Mindi S. Martin of Cincinnati, Augustia Lynn Martin of Dayton, OH, and Rosann Beaty and Francis Beaty Coleman, of Norton, ; two beloved aunts, Noana Smoot of Williamsburg, KY and Alma Umber of Highland Park, MI, and a host of other very close relatives. The family will receive friends at Holding Funeral Home (17 E. 3rd St., N.) in Big Stone Gap, on Saturday (June 9, 2012) from 12 noon until 1 p.m. The funeral service will follow in the funeral home chapel at 1 p.m. with the Pastor Carolyn Smith, and the Rev. Sandra Jones officiating. Special music will be provided by family. The graveside service will be private. To view the obituary and sign the online guest registry visit www.holdingfuneralhome.com Holding Funeral Home is honored to serve Mr. Martin¹s family.