ROBERT A. MARTIN

Oct. 20, 1939 - Mar. 23, 2018

Robert Martin, 78, of San Diego passed away on Friday, March 23, 2018 of natural causes.

He was born on October 20, 1939 in Peoria, IL.

Robert attended Holtville High where he met Patrica Granillo and were married for 58 years. He graduated in 1957 and went on to attended Cal Poly Pamona where he graduated with a master in business and marketing and also a bachelor of science in arts and science in 1961. Robert played football while attending Cal Poly Pamona. Robert was a avid golfer and football player. He was inducted to the Imperial Valley Football Hall of Fame. Robert was a resident of Imperial Valley where he was self employed, he was involved in farming/agriculture and real estate also he was a founding member of Community Valley Bank. Robert was also a 40 year resident of Mission Beach San Diego where he was involved in real estate and amusement park industries. He was a loving father, husband, grandpa and uncle.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Patricia Martin; mother, Edith Martin, father, Orville Martin and brother, Terry Martin.

Robert is survived by his son, Thomas Martin; daughter-in-law, Lorena Martin both of Mexicali, MX; son, Brian Martin of Greenville, SC and brother, Jim of San Diego; granddaughters, Paris Martin of San Diego and Farida Martin and many nieces and nephews.

Gravside service will be held on Friday, April 13, 2018 at 10 a.m. at Terrance Park Cemetery Holtville and will be officiated by Father Mark Edney. Celebration of Life will immediately follow at The Holtville Athletic Club.

The family suggests memorials be sent to: The Diabetes Association.