Ed Martin, 72, Newnan, died March 6,2009. He was born in Pittsburg, son of the late Elias and Anna Mudrak Martin. He was employed with World Airways for over 40 years and served in the United States air Force. Services were at Christ the King Church, Sharpsburg, with the Rev. Father David Epps officiating. Survivors include his wife, Cynthia Martin; children, Jessie Jennings, Lisa Martin, and Matt Martin, all from the San Francisco Bay area, Steve Martin, Settle, DeAnn DeSoto, Newnan, David DeSoto, Sterling, Va.; 13 grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.

Memorial donations may e made to the American Heart Association, 1101 Northchase Pkwy., Ste. 1, Marietta, GA 30067 or the M. S. Society, 1117 Perimeter Center West, Ste. E101, Atlanta, GA 30338. McKoon Funeral Home, Newnan, was in charge.