Edward Martin, 85, of Waco, passed away Friday, July 13, 2012 at a local nursing home. Funeral Services will be 11 am Monday, July 16 at the Lakeview United Methodist Church, 701 Avenue C, Waco, with Pastor Joseph Neely Reynolds officiating. Burial will be at 3 pm at the Central Texas National Cemetery in Killeen, TX. Visitation will be 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday at Bellmead Funeral Home.Edward was born October 20, 1926 in Baltimore, Maryland to Frank L. and Mary (Smith) Martin. He married Carmela Vitello on October 17, 1959. He was member of Lakeview United Methodist Church and worked in the Church Thrift Store for 14 years. Edward loved his Country and his family, also loved crafts, wood projects and gardening. He was preceded in death by his parents and a sister. Survivors include his wife, Carmela Martin of Chalk Bluff; daughters, Deb Martin of CO., Emily Meisner and husband Gary both of CO.; sons Don Martin and wife Linda of Spring, TX. , Ed Martin Jr. and wife Marji of Phoenix, AZ., Rob Martin and wife Karen of CO.; sister, Mildred Yarnell of PA.; 10 grandchildren, 4 great-grandchildren, several nieces and nephews and a very special loving dog, Gina. Pallbearers will be Christopher Martin, Dustin Geist, Don Hancock, Charles Arriola, Tom Gertson, Ralph Morales, Honorary Pallbearer Clarance Daily