MARTIN VIRL D

CW2 Virl D Martin was a potential VHPA member who died after his tour in Vietnam on 08/26/2023 at the age of 90.5
Louisville, KY
Flight Class 63-5WT
Date of Birth 02/28/1933
Served in the U.S. Army
Served in Vietnam with 132 ASHC
This information was provided by Wife via 178-132 Assoc

More detail on this person: Virl Dean Martin, 90, died early Saturday, August 26, 2023 at his home. He was a retired U.S. Army Chief Warrant Officer and served as a helicopter pilot during the Vietnam War. Later, he was employed by the old First National Bank. Virl was a longtime member of Fern Creek Masonic Lodge #955, Kosair Shrine Temple, Scottish Rite and West Broadway Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his sons, Jim and Bryan Martin and is survived by his wife, Annelle Martin; daughter, Cindy Martin; grandchildren, Jennifer Prible (Jon) and Jared Martin (Jen Toney, fiancée); great grandchildren, Jayden Martin, Reagan Prible and Mason Prible; and many nieces, nephews and friends. He had great love for God, country, and his family. He enjoyed many years of square dancing and the friendships he made along the way. He enjoyed all sports and had season tickets to the Redbirds for years. His funeral is 10:30am Thursday, August 31, 2023 at Fern Creek Funeral Home, 5406 Bardstown Road, Louisville, KY with burial in Kentucky Veterans Cemetery Central, Radcliff, KY. Visitation is 3-7pm Wednesday, August 30, 2023. In lieu of flowers, please consider contributions to Kosair for Kids, 982 Eastern Pkwy, Louisville, KY 40217

Burial information: Kentucky Veterans Cemetery Central

This information was last updated 12/10/2023

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Date posted on this site: 10/13/2025