Background
Martin, Edwin Dennis was born on January 30, 1920 in Columbus, Georgia, United States. Son of Roy Elmo and Hattie Lou (Miller) Martin.
Martin, Edwin Dennis was born on January 30, 1920 in Columbus, Georgia, United States. Son of Roy Elmo and Hattie Lou (Miller) Martin.
Bachelor of Science in Commerce, University Georgia, 1940.
Assistant to president, Martin Theatres, Columbus, Georgia, 1940-1943; assistant general manager, Martin Theatres, Columbus, 1943-1946; general manager, Martin Theatres, Columbus, 1946-1948; president and chief Executive officer, Martin Theatre Companies, Columbus, 1948-1968; president, Station WTVM, Columbus, Georgia, 1953-1968; president, Theatre of America, 1955; president, Station WTVM, Chattanooga, 1958-1968. International vice president Variety Clubs International, 1968-1972.
President United Givers, Columbus, Georgia, 1961. Sergeant United States Army, 1943-1945. Member Variety Club Atlanta, Riomar Bay Yacht Club, Grandfather Golf and Country Club Linville (North Carolina).
Married Patsy Loomis, 1940 (divorced 1960). Married Beverly Lentz, 1964 (divorced 1973). Children: Edie Ann, Denise Ann.
Married Gretchen Henslee, November 25, 1977.