William (Bill) E. Martin, 50, passed away unexpectedly Wednesday April 22, 2015 in Birmingham, AL. He was born and raised in Xenia. He graduated from Xenia High School in 1982. He was a lover of the arts, music, and the water. He is survived by a stepfather, Wilfred Ellis of Sardinia, Ohio; a sister, Cynthia Martin Liming; a brother, Robert S. Martin (Anne) of Xenia; a niece, Julie Perdue Cummings (Jeff); nephews, Jon M. Liming (Lori) and Joseph L. Martin; several great nieces, Kaylee, Alyson, and Camryn; and great nephews, Marshall and Mason. He is preceded in death by his parents, Rose Martin Ellis and Edward G. Martin and grandparents, Harold and Ruth Martin, and Raymond and Ann Spornhauer. Bill was fun-loving and well-loved and will be truly missed. Services will be at the discretion of the family.