Obituary of Michael Martin

Michael Alan Martin Mr. Martin, 66, passed away on Sunday, April 26, 2009 in Matthews, NC. He was born on October 9, 1942 in Los Angeles, California and graduated from Venice High School. Mr. Martin was stationed in Turkey while serving in the United States Air Force in the early 1960?s. He retired from GTE Data Services in Tampa, Florida in 1999 after 18 years with the company. Michael enjoyed a vibrant life and continued his curious nature during retirement, including landscaping, woodworking, and riding his motorcycle with his friends. He also enjoyed working part time in cycle shops. He was a member of Temple Beth El where he served on the Board of Directors, and was a co-chairman of the Israel Committee, and a member of the Transition Committee for the Temple. Mr. Martin celebrated his adult Bar Mitzvah in 2008 and was currently studying with the Senior Sage Class. Mr. Martin is survived by his wife, Janet Abel, with whom he just celebrated his 16th anniversary; daughters Marie Addington of Austin, TX and Monique Lummus of Lexington, KY; brothers, Roger Lewis of Albuquerque, NM and Lawrence Lewis of Sacramento, CA; sister, Diane Lewis LaVorgna of California; granddaughter, Helen Michael Lummus of Lexington, KY. A memorial service for Michael will be held at twelve noon on Wednesday, April 29, 2009 at Temple Beth El, 5101 Providence Road, Charlotte. The family will receive guests following the service in the David Silverman Social Hall at the Synagogue. Interment will be private. Shiva will be observed at the residence on Wednesday evening. In lieu of flowers, the family respectfully requests memorial donations be made to Temple Beth-El, 5101 Providence Rd. Charlotte, NC 28226.