Paul H. Martin, Sr passed away on January 12, 2012 at his residence. He was born on April 3, 1938 in Burns City, Indiana to Sherman and Myrtle Wright Martin. He married Portia Johnson on August 12, 1958 in Shoals, Indiana. He was a sawmill worker for Pete Hagan. He is survived by his wife Portia of ShoalsOne son Paul Henry Martin Jr Christina of West BadenFive daughters: Paula Hamilton of ShoalsRita Kays Ryan of Monroe CityTammy Beyers Rusty of French LickDiana Levi Keith of PaoliSharon Santore of French Lick, IndianaSeventeen grandchildren and thirteen great-grandchildrenOne brother Donald Ray and Mary Lou Martin of French LickPreceded in death by parents, a daughter Lisa Jane in childhood, three brothers and four sisters. Services will be held on Monday, January 16, 2012 at the Queen-Lee Funeal Home with visitation from 11:00 a.m. until the hour of service. Burial in Springhill Cemetery.