Homer Harrison “Butch” Martin, Jr., age 72, Hernando, FL passed away April 26, 2025 at home under the loving care of his family and Vitas Hospice. “Butch” was born in Jeffersonville, IN on January 28, 1953 to the late Homer and Bobbie (Lay) Martin and spent the majority of his life in Citrus County. He was educated in the Citrus County School system and graduated from Citrus High School. He also attended the Central Florida Community College.
Butch was employed as a Lab Technician for Florida Power Corporation for over 30 years and worked at the Anclote, Suwannee, and Crystal River plants. He enjoyed playing the guitar, singing, riding his motorcycle and racing go karts. After his retirement, he became a home inspector and locksmith. Some of his other interests were NASCAR racing, fishing, and photography.
Left to cherish his memory is his wife of 53 years, Victoria “Vicki” Martin; his children, Kara Bennett and her husband Bret of Inverness, Joel Martin and his wife Kristina of Inverness; his brother, Robert Martin and his wife Lara of Odessa, TX; his grandchildren: Regan, Kyrsten, Joel Jr, Maggie, Will, Ethan, and Evan. He was preceded in death by his sister, Patricia Martin in February of 2025.
A Celebration of Life is scheduled for Wednesday, May 7th at 3:00 PM from the Chas. E. Davis Funeral Home with Rev. Darrell Reneau of the Cornerstone Baptist Church officiating. Friends may visit with the family from 2:00 PM until the hour of service.
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So very sorry for the loss. God bless you and your family.
Vicki, you have my sympathy. It saddens me to learn of Butch’s passing. I have fond memories of Butch and all of Uncle Homer’s family. My mother always appreciated your catching us up on the Family News of the Florida Martins.
May God grant you and your family the peace with surpasses human understanding as you grieve.
Vicky and family. Please know how much we all send our Love and condolences. Thinking and Praying for you all. ❤️🙏💪🦅
To Vicki, Kara and Joel- We are so saddened to hear of your loss. We are thinking of you all. Sending condolences from the whole Morse family
Vicki, Kara, Joel, Robert, and families…we are so sorry for your loss and will be praying for each of you. I have such fond memories of Butch from my childhood, and oh how I loved visiting Aunt Bobbie’s and Uncle Homer’s house. We are thinking of you and sending love.
Our sympathy and prayers are with your family. Bernie and Lynn Cumbie
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