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CRAIG MARTIN SR

Martin, Sr., Craig Matthew, 52, of Waynesburg, PA., formerly of McMechen, died Friday, July 3, 2020 at home.

He was born in Wheeling, the son of the late John and Mary Catherine (Kavanas) Martin Sr.

He was a self employed songwriter having co-written “Don’t Take the Girl” for Tim McGraw among other songs.

In addition to his parent, he was also preceded in death by a brother John Martin Jr.

Surviving are his five children, Amanda Martin, Craig Martin Jr., Keith Martin, Sami Martin all of McMechen and Scarlett Martin of Hendersonville, TN; two sisters Sandy Sperling (Sperl) of Glen Dale and Bonnie Cuchta (Anthony) of McMechen; two brothers James Martin (Becky) and Mark Martin (Shelly) all of McMechen; six grandchildren Paige, Grace, Cain,Elliot,Jaxon and Salem; his partner Lori Gallagher of Waynseburg.

Family and friends will be received on Saturday, July 11, 2020 from 10 a.m. til 1 p.m. at Altmeyer Funeral Home, Benwood- McMechen Chapel, McMechen. Services will follow at 1 p.m. at the funeral home. Interment in Greenwood Cemetery, Wheeling.

Online condolences may be made to the family at www.altmeyerfuneralhomes.com.