Ernest "Buck" Martin

Ernest Ryals "Buck" Martin, age 78, of Ocala, FL. passed peacefully from this world into the loving arms of his Savior Wednesday, December 13, 2017.Buck enjoyed worshiping the Lord at Alford Baptist Church for many years prior to moving to Ocala where he attended Trinity Baptist Church. He was a member of the Florida Army National Guard. Buck loved fishing, hunting, and looking for treasures at garage sales.He was preceded in death by his wife of 52 years, Nan Martin. He was a loving father to Walt and Kim Martin of Colorado Springs, CO, and Lee and Courtney Martin of Ocala, FL. Left to cherish his memory are his sister Josephine Tharp of Dothan, Alabama, his three grandchildren; Kristopher, Jacob, and Owen, as well as numerous other family members and friends.A celebration of life will be held at 2:00 P.M. on Thursday, December 28, 2017 at Alford Baptist Church in Alford, FL, with the Reverend Bob Johnson officiating. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service. In lieu of flowers the family request that donations be made in his memory to the Alford Baptist Church, 1764 Carolina St, Alford, FL, 32420. Friends and family may sign the online register at forestmeadowsfh.com. Funeral Home Forest Meadows Funeral Home 725 NW 23rd Avenue Gainsville FL - 32609 US 352-378-2528