Ernest "Randolph" Martin, Sr.

Ernest R. Martin Sr., 80, of King William, Virginia passed away quietly on Friday, March 28, 2025.  Randolph was the Owner and Operator of Martin’s Towing.  Originally from Caroline County, Virginia, Randolph was the son of the late Ernest W. Martin and Lizzie May Martin.  Randolph is survived by his partner of 16 years, Doris Hodges, one brother, Steve Martin/Karen, three sisters, Gladys Britt, Ivy Fogg and Wanda Cannon; two sons, Ernest “Randy” Martin/Samantha and Anthony Martin/Samantha, two daughters Lucy Loving/Joseph and Debbie Hess/Jeffrey; 10 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren.  He was preceded in death by two sisters, Gloria Kramer and Frances Atkins, two brothers, Eugene Martin and Clyde Martin, one daughter, Lilly Fowler and one grandchild, Christian Fowler.  The family will receive friends from 5-7 p.m. Tuesday, April 8^th, 2025 at Storke Funeral Home, Bowling Green, VA.  Burial will be Private, family only, at a later date.