Mr. Dwayne Lamont "Toupie" Martin, age 55, passed from this life on Tuesday, May 13, 2025, at approximately 4:01 p.m. at St. Rita's Medical Center.

He was born on March 11, 1970   in Lima, Ohio to Patricia Marie Irons, she preceded him in death. A devoted father figure; Benjamin Franklin Thompson also preceded him in death.

He was co-founder of Allen County Boys and Girls Club. Mr. Martin worked as an auto detailer.  He was Co-founder of B & D Professional Auto Cleaning, Founder of Patty's Auto Detailing and worked at Thompson's Professional Auto  Cleaning   He loved to fish, cook and dance.

He leaves to cherish his precious memory his significant other; Shalonda Scott of Lima. 2 sons; Cameron Horrison-Martin of Alabama and Demond Ellis of Lima. 7 daughters: Adreine Thompson (Michael Liles), Kayla Peterson, Ashley Jackson (Lydell), Nykel Simpson and Aricka Thompson all of Lima , Kiauna Jurado of Celina, OH. and Autumn Martin of Chicago ,9 grandchildren.  5 brothers; Lance Shaw, Mark Martin and Bryan Riley (Ashley Adkins) all of Lima. Shawn  (Misty) Draper and Randian (RuShaun) Manley.  4 sisters; Tanica Wilson, LaTonya Wilson and Tracy Thompson all of Lima.  Tiffany Ward of Dayton, OH.  Special niece MaLaiyah "Poochy" Boatwright. And a  host of other nieces, nephews ,relatives, and friends.

He was preceded in death by a son Carlton Martin.

Home Going Services will be held Thursday, May 22, 2025  at 12:00 p.m. at Grace Church Worldwide Ministries with Pastor Julius Laws, officiating.

Visitation/Wake will be held on Thursday, May 22, 2025  at 10:00 a.m. until time of services also at the church.

Services entrusted to: JONES-CLARK FUNERAL HOME, INC.

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