Thomas

Martin

Batavia - Thomas Martin, 85 of Batavia, passed away on Monday (November 9, 2026) at United Memorial Medical Center in Batavia.

Thomas was born April 15, 1941 in Montezuma, Georgia a son of the late Henry and Ethelerine (Odom) Martin.

Thomas was a former member of Discovery Chapel and enjoyed fellowship with Prayer Room COGIC. He enjoyed fishing, nature, animals, blues music, and basketball. He especially enjoyed showing love and support to his family and friends.

Surviving is his wife, Linda (Doward) Martin; sons, Anthony (Cora) Martin, Andrew (Debra Ayala) Martin, Patrick (Keva) Martin; daughters, Jennifer Martin, Tina (Peter Ayala) Williams, Iris El-Amin, Nicole Hill and Thomasina (Clarence Joseph) Martin; brothers, Willie Oscar (Julia) Martin, Jimmy (Rose) Martin; and a sister, Yvonne Martin. A host of grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews and cousins also survive.

Family and friends are invited to attend a visitation from 11 a.m. to 12 noon on Tuesday (November 17, 2026) at First Presbyterian Church of Batavia, 300 E. Main Street in Batavia. His funeral service will immediately follow the visitation at 12 noon, followed by his burial in Elmwood Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to a no-kill animal shelter of the donor's choice.

Arrangements were entrusted to the H. E. Turner & Co. Funeral Home in Batavia. Pease leave a condolence, share a story, or light a candle at www.bataviafuneralhomes.com.