Robert “Shaft” Martin, age 50, parted this life on Tuesday, November 19, 2021. Shaft was born October 20th, 1971. He passionately loved football, weightlifting and gaming. He was a fierce competitor, known for his speed on the track and his ability to bench press hundreds of pounds. He was affectionately known for his protective spirit for all those that he loved. Shaft attended Centennial High School and worked at Plaskolite Inc., and E.E. Ward Moving & Storage Company. He enjoyed his job, loved his co-workers and friends.
Shaft was preceded in death by his father Bobby Parker, mother Denise Martin, uncle Gerald Alfred, maternal grandparents Maurice Sr., and Barbara Alfred, paternal grandparents Rebecca Martin, Frank and Florence Parker (Toler). He leaves his legacy of love to his step-father (David Martin) and beloved daughter, Zaria (Dee-J) Myers and beloved son Robert “Doodles” Martin Jr.; his precious grandson Asar Myers; his beloved sisters Darlene Phillips and Jerri Martin; adored uncle Maurice T. Alfred, Jr. (Sharon); cherished nieces and nephews, Deja, Diamond, Briya, DeRomeo, Brian Jr., Destinee; great-nieces and nephews, and a host of aunts, uncles, cousins, and other relatives and dear friends, including his dearest friend Octavia.
Family will receive friends 2PM -4PM Thursday, December 2, 2021 in the Chapel of SMOOT FUNERAL SERVICES, 4019 E. Livingston Ave., Columbus, Ohio, 43227. ML Smoot, Director, 614-444-1463, www.smootfuneral.com. MASKS ARE REQUIRED.
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Topic: Celebration of Life Mr. Robert Martin
Time: Dec 2, 2021 02:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
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