Billy Onias Martin

Billy Onias Martin, 87, of Ft. Collins died October 6, 2016 in the arms of his only son and protector Anthony Martin. Billy was born February 27, 1929 in Anthony's Creek, West Virginia to Jake Martin and Elizabeth Trainer Martin.

Billy married Elsie Smith in 1950. They moved to Denver, Colorado in 1969. He attended night school to get his GED and learned to be an electrician and also achieved his refrigeration and auto mechanic license. He owned and operated Billy's RV service in Berthoud starting in 1981. He also worked for Front Range and Great Divide Trailers. He was a resident of Hickory Village Mobile home park for 30 years.

He enjoyed his bike rides and the river. He was always working on something to keep his restless hands active. Billy was diagnosed with Alzhiemer's Disease in 2011.

Survivors include his children, Linda Ann, Janet, Marilyn, Billie Jane, Betty, Margaret, and Anthony; two siblings, Ora and John, 26 grandchildren, and over 37 great-grandchildren.
Preceding Billy in death are his parents; wife, Elsie; siblings, Virginia, Stella, Betty, and Glenda, and two daughters, Patricia and Brenda.

Those who desire may view Billy on Saturday, October 8, 2016 from 4 – 6 pm at Bohlender Funeral Chapel. A private interment will be held at Grandview Cemetery.