Martin, Richard Hiram, departed this life on March 30, 2020 @ Guggenheimer Health & Rehabilitation Center in Lynchburg, VA.  Richard was born March 14, 1944 to Emma Martin Henson and Richard L. Grooms in Amherst, VA.  Raised by his maternal Grandparents, Deacon Willie Massie and Mary Martin.

Richard leaves to cherish his memory, wife Elouise Martin of Newport News, VA,  one daughter, Pamela Duncan (Reginald) of Savannah, GA, five Grandchildren, Jessica Martin, Richmond Hills, VA, Marcus Martin, Bloomingdale, GA, Reginald, Ravell and Regina Duncan of Savannah, VA and two Great Grandchildren of Richmond Hills, VA. Five Aunts, Tearl Martin of Amherst, VA, Trudy Washington of Madison Heights, VA, Shirley Corbett of Clinton, MD, Polly Jacobs of Suitland, MD and Verine Bowling of Baltimore, MD. David Grooms, Ruby Grooms and LeLe Grooms who were like his children and a host of cousins, family and friends.

His remains reside at Davis Turner Funeral Services and will be ready for viewing on Friday April 3, and Friday April 4, 2020.  A burial will take place Monday April 7, 2020 at 11 am @ Martin Family Cemetery, Gidsville Rd, Amherst, VA.  A celebration in remembrance of our beloved Richard will be coordinated at a later date for all relatives and friends to attend. Service will follow COVID19 VA State of Emergency declaration.  Details will be will provided later. Services of comfort rendered by Davis-Turner Funeral Service.