Clarence Lee Martin, age 79, of Oak Hill, West Virginia, passed away on Thursday, December 18, 2025, at Hilltop Center in Hilltop, West Virginia.

Clarence was born on September 07, 1946, in Oak Hill, West Virginia, a son of the late Harry Martin and Ida Shockey-Martin. He married the love of his life, Carolyn on September 6th, 2019, in Mount Hope, WV. Clarence was a deeply religious man, always studying his bible, and the scriptures. He was an avid angler enjoying trot line fishing, and in his earlier years loved to trek the Appalachian Mountains in the hunt for a trophy whitetail. More than anything else he was deeply devoted to his love Carolyn.

In addition to his parents, he is also preceded in death by five siblings, and son-in-law De'von Coleman and daughter-in-law Crystal Wallace.

Those left to forever hold and cherish Clarence's memory and await an oh glad reunion day are his loving wife, Carolyn Martin of Oak Hill, WV; children; Devin Coleman of Georgia, Tia Jackson(David) of Virginia, Taylor Coleman of Pennsylvania ; grandchildren; Tanisha Coleman(Dillon) of Oak Hill, WV, De'von Coleman of Beckley, WV, Chesare Spedaro of Colorado, Xavier, Treasure, and Love Coleman all of Georgia,; Daughter in Law, Tina Johnson of Beckley, WV, sisters Linda Sears(Johnny) of Oak Hill, WV, Joann Cox(Pete) of Oak Hill, WV, and many other nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.

Cremation arrangements have been entrusted to Melton Mortuary and Cremation Center who are honored to serve the Martin family during this challenging time. The family will host a private celebration of life later. To offer words of comfort or a condolence please visit Clarence's tribute page.
Gone Fishin'
"I've finished life's chores assigned to me, so put me on a boat headed out to sea. Please send along my fishing pole for I've been invited to the fishin' hole. Where every day is a day to fish, to fill your heart with every wish. Don't worry, or feel sad for me, I'm fishin' with the Master of the sea. We will miss each other for awhile but you will come and bring your smile. That won't be long you will see, till we're together you and me. To all of those that think of me, be happy as I go out to sea. If others wonder why I'm missin just tell 'em I've gone fishin." Delmar Pepper.