Warren Austin Martin

Warren Austin Martin passed peacefully from this life to be with Jesus just after midnight on May 1, 2013 in Tampa, FL. A devoted husband and father, Warren is survived by his loving wife of 68 years, Anna Kathryn (Crawford) Martin and three adoring children, Diane Austin (Jim) of Avon, Craig S. Martin (Helen) of Shelbyville, and Paula J. Broussard (Mark) of Gretna, LA. Mr. Martin also leaves nine grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. He is also survived by three brothers, Hoyt I. Martin (Indianapolis), Richard J. Martin (Plainfield), and David L. Martin (Worthington), and one sister, Wilma G. (Martin) Collins (Indianapolis). He was born on March 13, 1922 just outside of Freedom in Owen County, Indiana to his loving parents Shelva Quay and Freda Permelia (Rednour) Martin and is preceded in death by his parents and two brothers, Loren H. Martin (Indianapolis) and James F. Martin (Worthington). Warren Martin was a loyal and dedicated American Railworker starting his career as a brakeman for the Pennsylvania Railroad and worked for Penn Central and ConRail before retiring with 40 ½ years of service. Warren started his career at the end of the locomotive era and was committed to his vocation while working tirelessly in all forms of inclement weather and job conditions. Mr. Martin worked in Indianapolis at both the Hawthorn and Avon Rail Yards and made regular rail runs to St. Louis and Petersburg, IN. Mr. Martin loved the outdoors and the enjoyment of outdoor activities. He was an avid pheasant and quail hunter and fisherman. He enjoyed raising hunting dogs and gardening. He had a tremendous sense of humor, enjoyed good fun, and was loved by all who knew him. In retirement, Warren tended to the family farm in New Hope, Indiana raising cattle and working on the land. The couple retired to Florida in 1985 and lived most recently in the Westchase, FL area. Warren Austin Martin was a man of God and his family is comforted by the fact that he is now in heaven with Jesus and with those that passed before him. He was 91. A viewing for Mr. Martin will be held at Flanner and Buchanan - Washington Park North , 2706 Kessler Blvd. West Drive, in Indianapolis on Friday, May 10 from 4-8 p.m. Final Services and a Life Celebration will be conducted at the same location on Saturday morning, May 11 at 10 a.m. by Rev. Stan Martin. You are invited to go to the Guest Book page to pass along your personal message or tell a story. Sincerely, -Your friends at Flanner and Buchanan