Gordon Aaron Martin, 86, of Lakeland, passed away March 2, 2021. He was born in Bartow, FL, December 29, 1934 to parents Willie and Nellie Martin. He was a proud Air Force veteran, who served during the Korean War. After the military, he worked in Information Systems at Publix until his retirement.
Gordon was a member of Toastmasters, Citizens Police Academy, as well as being a past Grand Master of Masonic Lodge #91. He was a longtime member of Scott Lake Baptist Church. He was also a charter member of Lakeside Baptist Church.
Left to treasure his memory is his wife Patricia; children Russell J Martin (Laura), Denise Sharp (Bobby) and Sandra Bennett (Gregg); grandchildren Blake Bennett (Cierra), Brad Bennett (Amanda), Ben Bennett (Gracie), Rob Martin (Kayla), Austin Sharp (Joy), and Travis Sharp (fiancé Chloe); great-granddaughter Ellie Bennett.
Services were held privately.
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