Martie Deel Obituary

Age - 68

October 7, 2023

Sunbury, OH

Martie Albert Deel, 68 of Sunbury, Ohio, went to be with his Lord & Savior Jesus Christ, Wednesday, October 4, 2023, at Riverside Methodist Hospital in Columbus surrounded by his loving family. Martie was born February 27, 1955, in Delaware, Ohio to the late Albert D. & Lorena A. (Durigg) Deel, attended and later graduated from Delaware Hayes High School. Martie became an ordained minister with the Pentecostal. Assemblies of the World (P. A. W. ) early in life and was an associate pastor for Outreach Christian Center in Delaware, and more regularly attended Agape International Cathedral in Delaware. Martie was preceded in death by his parents, his wife of 32 years, Anita Scott Deel, his wife of 3 years, Donna Flournoy Deel and bonus son-in-law John Wade. Left to cherish his memory is his loving wife of almost 10 years Ruth (Tyler) Deel; daughters Natalie Deel Mason and Consuela Deel; bonus children Lynne (Tommy) Godey Jr. and Mendy (John) Wade, and Howard "Bud" (Rhonda) Johnson; Sheila (Nelson) Collins, Clarence "Junior" (Heather) Flournoy, Tyrone Flournoy and Kizzy Flournoy. 15 grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren and 5 god children, brother Lawerence (Teresa) Deel; sisters Deborah (Nik) Burton and Peggy (Keith) Coleman; best friend Ron Brown; numerous other nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Martie enjoyed hunting, bowling, fishing, golfing, and archery, even winning some archery and bowling tournaments. He was talented in playing the acoustic guitar and piano, and would fix anything and everything. He was dedicated to his Lord and Savior, and his family. Those close to him will remember him as the funny, feisty, resourceful, caring, self-less, compassionate, giving, and loving individual that he was. Funeral Services celebrating Martie's life will be held at Noon, Tuesday, October 10, 2023, at the Agape International Cathedral, 89 Eaton Street, Delaware, Ohio 43015, where friends and family may call from 11:00 am until the time of the service. Burial will follow at Oak Grove Cemetery in Delaware. Memories and condolences may be expressed at www. snyderfuneralhomes. comThe Snyder- Rodman Funeral Center in Delaware is assisting the family with arrangements.

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