Julian "Dink" Martin

January 10, 1935 - November 29, 2017

Julian "Dink" Dean Martin, 82, lifelong resident of Monrovia, passed away after courageously battling cancer for the last four months, on Wednesday, November 29, 2017, in St. Francis Hospital in Indianapolis. He was born on January 10, 1935, on Baltimore Road in Monrovia, to the late Theodore and Dorothy "Alberta" (Lee) Martin. A lifelong resident of Morgan county, Dink was raised with four siblings and graduated from Monrovia High School in the class of 1953. While attending a Sunday service at the Willow Grove Nazarene Church in Martinsville, he met the love of his life, Esther Bryant; to whom he was united in marriage on October 8, 1954. Blessed with two daughters, four grandchildren and four great grandchildren, Dink was above all, a proud, supportive and loyal family man. A talented mechanic and laborer, he was employed at Yellow Freight for ten years, then relocated to TWA; retiring in 1991. After retiring from the airlines, Mr. Martin worked for five years in the maintenance department at the Morgan County Jail. With family as his top priority, he enjoyed watching football, wrestling and supporting his children and grandchildren at all sporting events. He was an IU fan and a dedicated patron of the Monrovia Bulldogs. In addition, he was a talented woodworker. A loyal, loving, funny and sometimes ornery gentleman, Dink will be greatly missed by his family, friends and community. Along with his parents, he was preceded in death by his sisters, Carol Lou Griffith and Linda Klein. Survivors include his loving wife of 64 years, Esther (Bryant) Martin of Monrovia; daughters, Brenda Bray (husband, Lee) of Mooresville and Debbie Huff (husband, Gary) of Monrovia; siblings, Tom Martin (wife, Cheryl) and Peggy Lucas (husband, Sonny) both of Monrovia; grandchildren, Andrew Bray (companion, Katherine Wallace) and Matt Bray both of Vicksburg, Mississippi, Todd Huff (wife, Danielle) of Monrovia and Brad Huff (wife, Cathy) of Indianapolis; and adored great grandchildren, Logan, Evelyn, Audrey, and Helena. A Celebration of Life Service will begin at 2:00pm, on Saturday, December 2, 2017, at Light Memorial & Funeral Chapel in Monrovia. Friends and family will gather prior to services for visitation held from 11am until the time of service at 2pm. Burial will follow in Mt. Pleasant Cemetery, Hall and services will be officiated by his grandson, Todd Huff. Memorial contribution may be made to the Morgan County Cancer Foundation. To send an online condolence to the family, sign the guest registry or light a candle in Dink’s memory visit www.lightmemorial.com.