North High School Alumni
Akron, Ohio (OH)
In Memory of
Roy Martin
Passed away 2002
Roy Martin attended North High School in Akron, OH.
Class of 1970
Date of Passing Jun 29, 2002
Date of Passing Jun 29, 2002
Graduated North High in 1970.
Worked at Akron General as an orderly
Wrestled at the Armory after graduation
His Wrestling name was Yukon Eric
Worked for 15 years with outh of Tennessee as a rehab counselor. A big man with a big heart. Roy ran with Terry McElvenney, Dave Hill, Fred Marsh and many more. His school nickmname was "Bear." Roy was working with a 17 year old troubled teen when he had to restrain the boy. Roy received a kick in the stomach on Feb 21st, 2002, he was a diabetic and the snowball started. Roy was admittd to the hospital a week later and he had Necrotiing fascitis which is strep eating flesh. He lived until June 29h, 2008. Roy begged every day to die. THe disease consumed his back, left hip and his spine and joints were exposed. He was a christian.
Worked at Akron General as an orderly
Wrestled at the Armory after graduation
His Wrestling name was Yukon Eric
Worked for 15 years with outh of Tennessee as a rehab counselor. A big man with a big heart. Roy ran with Terry McElvenney, Dave Hill, Fred Marsh and many more. His school nickmname was "Bear." Roy was working with a 17 year old troubled teen when he had to restrain the boy. Roy received a kick in the stomach on Feb 21st, 2002, he was a diabetic and the snowball started. Roy was admittd to the hospital a week later and he had Necrotiing fascitis which is strep eating flesh. He lived until June 29h, 2008. Roy begged every day to die. THe disease consumed his back, left hip and his spine and joints were exposed. He was a christian.