David Bruce Martin, 74, of Pooler, GA and formerly of Orient, OH and Van Wert, OH, passed away on Sunday, January 8, 2023 at his home.

He is survived by his wife, Colleen Martin; daughter, Jamie (Adam) Wehage; brother, Tom (Debbie) Martin; sister, Deborah (Gary) Clymer; son (step), James Gibson; brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Greg and Betsy Hoover; grandchildren, Adin Wehage, Dresden Wehage, Isiah Pontius, all of Van Wert, OH and John Sellers of Columbus, OH; several nieces and nephews; many long-time friends, and his adored dogs, Misty and Brutus.

Dave was preceded in death by his mother, Beth Ann Martin, a brother, Douglas Martin, and a daughter, Nicole Lynn Martin.  He received his Masters Degree in Education from the University of Dayton (Ohio) and retired as a teacher from the State of Ohio, Department of Corrections.  He also worked as a cashier at Home Depot in Pooler, GA and Gahanna, OH.   He celebrated as a 21 year member of Alcoholics Anonymous.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to One Love Animal Rescue (oneloveanimalrescue.com/donate/), Savannah, GA.

The visitation will be on Saturday, January 14, 2023 from 10 a.m. until 11 a.m. at the funeral home.  The memorial service to honor Dave's life will follow at 11 a.m. in the chapel of the funeral home.

Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Homes – WEST CHATHAM CHAPEL – 901 West Highway 80 – Pooler, GA (912) 748-2444