Ron’s Story

Site created on September 23, 2019

Many of you have suggested this site as an all-encompassing place to share updates and receive support. Thank you all for your compassion and encouragement.

Ron began experiencing mysterious challenges with his health in mid-August. Over the course of the next month, he saw multiple specialists and underwent comprehensive testing. Ultimately, Ron was diagnosed with CJD (Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease), a sporadic and fatal degenerative brain disorder that affects approximately 1 per 1,000,000 people each year. It is a spontaneous disease that cannot be prevented nor cured.  To learn more about Ron's diagnosis, check out the CJD Foundation: https://cjdfoundation.org


If you would like to help the Martins financially, please consider donating here: https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-ron-martin

At this time, Ron is no longer able to facilitate incoming communication. If you would like to share something with us, please feel free to contact those of us that you know or leave a message here. If you would like to visit Ron, please reach out and we will let you know the best time and day to do so. 

Please keep our family in your hearts and visit this site to get updates on Ron, our family, visitation, and supporting services. Anyone who knows Ron knows that we are losing an incredible father, husband, brother, leader and friend. 

Newest Update

October 10, 2019

Journal entry by The Martins <3 —

Hello friends & family,


 


As you all know, my father Ron Martin passed away a week ago; at the time of his passing, we still had no official plans as to a memorial service. 


 


I wanted to relay the information that we are working on a celebration of life and have finally nailed down a date and location:


 


Saturday, November 16th, 2019 at Strawbridge United Methodist Church in Kingwood, TX


Time TBD


 


Everybody & anybody is encouraged and welcome to come join us as we honor & celebrate the life of Ron Martin. If anybody would like to participate in the service by giving a speech or telling a fond memory of my father, please let me know. 


 


As soon as we pin down more details I will post on here to let you guys know.


 


Much love,


Molly

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