In 1913, Keith Martin's grandfather, O.B. Martin started his own auto repair garage with his brother Otho, in downtown Roanoke. When they retired, their shop was the oldest garage in Roanoke.

We have a reprint of an article from December 6, 1959. 
This is an interview of the Martin brothers, after they announced the closing of the Martin Brothers Garage. 
It's an interesting glimpse into the past, and the author chronicled the changing times from 1913 to 1959.