Ralph E. Martin
December 8, 1953 - October 29, 2021
Ralph E. Martin, 67, of Pleasant Grove, AL passed away October 29, 2021. Ralph was a member of Cottage Hills Baptist Church. He retired from US Steel with 42 years of service. Ralph was an avid Alabama football fan. He loved fishing and street racing. Ralph loved his fur babies, Jake and Dozer. He was a loving husband, devoted father and proud PaPa. He was preceded in death by his parents, Judge and Vivian Martin and his sister, Phyllis Naugher. Ralph is survived by his wife of 35 years, Patricia Martin; his son, Brian (Gibtza) Martin; his daughters, Dena Whitaker and Shea Fortson; his granddaughters, Nyah Whitaker and Jules Fortson; his brother, Richard Martin; several nieces, nephews and extended loving family and friends. Funeral service will be Wednesday, November 3, 2021 at 2:00 p.m. at Bessemer Brown Service Funeral Home with burial following at Highland Memorial Gardens. Pastor Jim Parker will be officiating the service. The family will receive friends Wednesday from 1:00 p.m. until service time at the funeral home.
Ralph E. Martin, 67, of Pleasant Grove, AL passed away October 29, 2021. Ralph was a member of Cottage Hills Baptist Church. He retired from US Steel with 42 years of service. Ralph was an avid Alabama football fan. He loved fishing and street... View Obituary & Service Information