Obituary of Ronald Carson Martin

Ronald Carson, 87, died March 25, 2020 in Las Vegas, NV after an illness. There will be a small service for immediate family and interment at the Southern Nevada Veteran's Cemetery. Ron was born September 25, 1932 in New York City, NY to Carson and Mildred Martin. He served in the United States Navy during the Korean era and finished a reserve career, retiring with the United States Air Force. He married Barbara Jean (Grosso) Martin, September 17, 1960 in Hicksville, NY. They raised 3 sons in their long-time Hicksville residence. He worked for 30+ years with Northrop Grumman, helping design aircraft and other projects important to defense and civilian use. His family paid this tribute to him, 'Having lost his own father as a child to World War II, it has been truly special how Dad was able to raise his own family so successfully without the typical roadmap to guide him- he did great.' He is survived by his wife and 3 sons, Christopher, Robert and Kevin as well as his 7 grandchildren and 2 greatgrandchildren.