MARTIN, Edward M. III, 69, of Mechanicsville, went to be with the Lord on July 13, 2016, after a courageous battle with cancer. He was preceded in death by his parents, Edward and Norma Martin. He is survived by his wife of 20 years, Betsy; daughters, Shannon Nuckols, Shara Seals (Jay) and Brittany Turner (Ben); son, Ryan Horn; and grandchildren, Mason and Hannah. Ed will be missed by many devoted family and friends. He served as a medic in the Army National Guard for four years. Ed was an EMS volunteer with West End Rescue Squad in his earlier years, spent the last 43 years serving the Hanover community as a volunteer with Hanover Fire and EMS, and was recognized as a life member of East Hanover Volunteer Rescue Squad. He was the founder and president of Hanover Hounds K9 Search and Rescue and was responsible for establishing K9 Veterans Day in the state of Virginia, which is celebrated annually on March 13. He enjoyed playing music as a multi-instrumentalist in his current band, King Edward and the BD's, which he started in 1966 at John Marshall High School. Ed loved to travel and take cruises with his family and friends. He was full of life, love and laughter. The family will receive friends on Sunday, July 17, from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m., at Bliley's-Staples Mill, 8510 Staples Mill Rd. Funeral services will be held on Monday, July 18, at 12 noon, at Mechanicsville Baptist Church, Atlee Rd., Mechanicsville, Va. Interment to follow in Washington Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Hanover Hounds K9 Search and Rescue or East Hanover Volunteer Rescue Squad.