MICHAEL P. MARTIN, III GRANT, FL Michael P. Martin, III, 66, passed away Friday, October 21, 2011 at his home. He was born to Michael P. and Mary Kaye Martin on August 31, 1945 in Charleston, West Virginia. He married Margaret Ann Martin in 1972. He lived a life of passion for family, friends, animals, the beach, travel, culinary delights and political ideology. He was an educator that prepared students for life's realities as well as joys. Michael is survived by his wife Margaret, his mother Mary Kaye, his siblings Sissie Eschenberg (Jack) and Charles Martin (Debbie), as well as many nieces, nephews. He is also survived by his beloved dogs, Pookie 2 and Pookie 3. The family would like to give much thanks to family and friends who were so often there for him. A celebration of Michael's life will be held at a later date. paid obituary