22 Feb Obit: Sylvester Martin

Sylvester Martin, 90, passed away Friday, February 19, in Decatur, Ind. He pastored a number of United Brethren churches during his career in the ministry, stretching back to 1940.

1940-1941: Celina, Ohio.
1941-1945: Rockford, Ohio.
1946-1951: Zanesville, Ind. (his home church)
1951-1958: Park UB, Bluffton, Ind.
1958-1961: Cincinnati, Ohio.
1961-1984: First UB, Decatur, Ind.

Sylvester and his wife, Marcile, retired in 1984. He is survived by Marcile, who lives in Decatur, 2 sons, five grandchildren, and eight great-grandchildren.

The funeral arrangements are:

Visitation Times: 6-8 pm Monday, February 22, and 2-4 pm and 6-8 pm on Tuesday, February 23.
Visitation Location: the Zwick and Jahn Funeral Home in Decatur, Ind.
Funeral: 10:30 am Wednesday, February 24
Funeral Location: Cornerstone Community Church, Decatur, Ind.