Elbert "Dean" Martin

August 25, 1937 - April 5, 2022

Elbert “Dean” Martin passed away Tuesday, April 5, 2022, in Cantonment, FL. He was born and raised in IL. Charleston, SC was home for 60+ years. Dean was retired USAF, 1955 to 1975, worked for Cummins Engine for 25 years, and a Mason for 40 years. Dean was an avid model railroad enthusiast. Dean was preceded in death by his mother, Edna Evans, and father, Stanley Martin. Dean is survived by his brother, Harold Martin; wife, Inge Martin; daughter, Tammy Finn; son, Gary Martin (Shannon); grandkids, Ashley, Ryan, Ian and Myles; great grands, Brielle, Everett and Kaizley; and spouses of grands, Dominique and Christine. Visitation will be Thursday, April 14, 2022, from 11:30 to 12:30, at Faith Chapel Funeral Home South. Funeral Service will follow at 12:30 PM. Pastor Gordon Godfrey will be officiating. Interment will be at Barrancas National Cemetery, NAS Pensacola, FL. Pallbearers will be Ryan Martin, Ian Finn, Myles Finn, Ashley Martin, Sean Cropsey and Steve Cropsey. Faith Chapel Funeral Home South, 100 Beverly Parkway, Pensacola, is entrusted with arrangements. You may express condolences online at www.fcfhs.com.