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Obituary for Thomas Martin
(Oct. 25, 1938 – July 29, 2024)
Thomas Martin, a be-
loved husband, father,
grandfather, great-grand-
father, and pillar of his
community, passed away
on July 29th at the age of
85. Born on October 25,
1938, in Delray Beach,
Florida, Thomas led a life
marked by service, ded-
ication, and an enduring
commitment to family,
career, and community.
Raised in Chicago,
Thomas’s journey began
with his service in the
United States Air Force,
which brought him to Or-
egon—a place he would
proudly call home for the
rest of his life. After his
military service, he pur-
sued higher education at
Portland State University,
where he earned a Master’s degree in Business. This
achievement paved the way for a successful career
that included work at the U.S. Postal Service and
Bonneville Power Administration.
After retiring from Bonneville, Thomas channeled
his entrepreneurial spirit into founding “Martin’s
Cleaning Service,” a business that thrived under his
leadership and became a trusted name in the commu-
nity. His work ethic, attention to detail, and commit-
ment to excellence were hallmarks of both his career
and personal life.
In addition to his professional endeavors, Thomas
had a passion for videography. He captured count-
less moments and mem-
ories for his family and
community, preserving
the stories and events that
mattered most.
Thomas was also deep-
ly committed to com-
munity service. For over
40 years, he served on
the board for Sickle Cell
awareness and support,
contributing his time, en-
ergy, and expertise to a
cause close to his heart.
His long-standing dedica-
tion to this cause reflected
his compassion and desire
to make a meaningful im-
pact on the lives of others.
A devoted family man,
Thomas raised seven chil-
dren, four of whom sur-
vive him today with six
stepchildren , along with
his grandchildren and countless great-grandchildren.
His family was his greatest source of pride, and he
was a guiding light to them all—providing wisdom,
strength, and unconditional love.
Thomas Martin’s life was a testament to the val-
ues of hard work, service, and love. His legacy will
be carried on by his family and the many people
whose lives he touched through his professional ac-
complishments, creative pursuits, and tireless com-
munity service. He will be deeply missed by all who
knew him. Services will be held at 11am Wednesday,
August 14th at Highland Christian Center , 7600 NE
Glisan St, Portland, OR 97213.
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