Paul Leonard Martin (71) passed away June 16, 2023, peacefully at his daughter's home surrounded by family.

Paul was born in Oak Hill, West Virginia, where he attended Collins High School and was employed as a belt boss for Donaldson Mining Company until their closure. He then relocated to Hickory, North Carolina. Most recently moving back to West Virginia to be with family.

Paul loved Harley Davidsons, NASCAR, and the ocean. Paul was most proud of his four grandsons and two daughters.

He is preceded in death by his parents Elmer and Beulah Martin of Oak Hill, his three brothers Donald, Delano and Danny Martin.

Those left to cherish his memory are his daughters Paulalynn (John) Humphrey, Alisha (Randy) Church, his four grandsons Jonathan Humphrey, Austin Grimmett, Caden (Macy) Humphrey and Gage Church. His only nephew Danny David (Artina) McCabe of Toledo, Ohio, and the mother of his daughters, Donna.

To honor Paul's wishes there will be no service; however, a private celebration of life will be held at Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, at a later date. Paul often told his daughters some of his best memories were their vacations at the ocean together as a family during miners vacation week. Paul's final resting place will be at Jeannette Cemetery in Hico, West Virginia.

The family would like to express their sincere gratitude to family and friends for their outpouring of love and support and to Hospice for their compassion and kindness.

Online condolences may be expressed by visiting our website at www.doddpaynehessfuneralhome.com