Leroy Martin, age 90 of Dayton, passed away Sunday, November 3, 2013 in Hospice of Dayton. He was born in Grant County, Kentucky on May 7, 1923 the son of Chester & Hattie (Doane) Martin. He resided in Cincinnati until 1991, retired and moved to Dayton to be near his family. He was the Owner and Operator of Martin''s Sunoco and Martin''s Union 76 stations in Cincinnati and Norwood, Ohio. He also worked for Fisher Body of Norwood, M & S Auto and Michael Tire until his retirement in 1991. Leroy was a 32nd Degree Mason at the Winton / Carthage Lodge #0576. He also held the commission of Colonel in the Honorable order of the Kentucky Colonels. Leroy was an avid Cincinnati Reds fan attending many games over the years with his family. Leroy spent the last 12 years participating at Sam North Pulmonary Rehab and was dubbed "The Governor" on Tuesday''s and Thursday''s workouts. He never met a stranger. He loved being a part of the group and thought of everyone as his extended family. A very special thank you to the Pulmonary staff: Betty, Karen, Annette, Jennifer, Annie, Mary Ann, Sherry, Don and Harry.

He is survived by his wife of 67 years Dorothy Melrose (Kinman) Martin, children Karen (Philip) Simons of Butler Township, Roy Steven (Cathy) Martin of West Jordan, Utah, grandchildren Brian (Jessica) Simons, Katie (Adam) Puhl, Andrew and Alayna Martin, great grandchildren, Addison and Alexa Simons and Baby "P".

He was preceded in death by his parents, and sisters Evelyn Munson and Eloise Link.

A gathering of family and friends will be held on Thursday, November 7, 2013 from 11:00 am - 1:00 pm in the BLESSING FUNERAL HOME, 11900 N. Dixie Dr. Tipp City. A funeral service will be held on Thursday at 1:00 pm in the funeral home with Pastor Barbara Armentrout officiating. Burial will follow in Forest Hills Memorial Gardens, Tipp City. Memorial contributions may be made in Leroy''s memory to the Samaritan North Pulmonary Rehab Center, 9000 N. Main St. Dayton, Ohio 45415. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.blessingfh.com. Rest in Peace Daddy.