William M. Martin, Jr

William M. (Bill) Martin, Jr, age 80, of Arvada, CO passed away peacefully on Monday, May 30, 2022 after a long battle with COPD. He was born on January 22, 1942 in Denver, CO, the son of Esther (Metler) and William Martin, Sr.

Bill is survived by his wife Andrea Martin (Figliolino); step mother, Marcia Martin; daughter Kim (Tim) Unruh, step brother David (Nancy) Poling, sister-in -law Mary White and her husband Jim. Also neices Debbie White (Tom Plott), Michelle (David) Kochmann, and newphews Dan (Monica) White, David (Claudia) White, Adam Poling, Eric Poling, Reed Poling and numerous grand nieces and grand nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, Esther and William.

After high school, Bill joined the U.S. Navy. When he finished his Navy tour he went on to work as a carpenter. Bill worked on many project's all around the state of Colorado. He was a member of the Carpenters Union, Local 55. As an active member he held various office positions. After many years Bill decided to leave the carpentry field and pursue Hot Rods. This was a field he loved. Bill started his own company, Stylin Street Rods and opened a shop in Arvada. He built a "T-Bucket" that he and Andrea would take around Colorado to various Rod Runs. He helped other car enthusiast restore their older cars.

Bill had a gentle strength about him and a wonderful sense of humor. He will be dearly missed.

Funeral Services will be held at 10:00 am, Wednesday, June 15, 2022 at Newcomer West Metro Chapel. Visitation will be held one hour prior, from 9:00-10:00 am, at the funeral home. Burial will be held at 1:15 pm, Staging Area C. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to American Lung Association, 5600 Greenwood Plaza Blvd, Suite 300, Greenwood Village, CO 80111.