Howard Frederick Martin, 1944-2021

Howard Frederick Martin of Lake Wales passed away Saturday, October 23, 2021 at Advent Health Lake Wales.

He was born November 7, 1944 in Waverly, West Virginia to the late Howard and Mildred Martin; he moved to Lake Wales from Okeechobee in 2007. Howard was a retired master plumbing contractor and was a veteran of the United States Army. He owned an airport and enjoyed parachuting.

Howard is survived by his wife of 39 years, Lisa A. Martin; daughters, Lisa J. Martin of Lakeland, Cathy Martin of Lake Wales, and Julie Martin of Batavia, New York; sons, Douglas Martin of Virginia, and William Martin, Sr. of Boynton Veach; sister, Diane Martin of New York; brothers, Chuck Martin of New York, and Billy Martin of Tennessee; many grandchildren; and many great-grandchildren.

A celebration of life will be held at a later date.