Arvin Euel

Martin

Arvin Euel Martin, son of Loeman S. and Hazel Freeman Martin, was born near Bunker, MO on 12 June 1933. Arvin passed away at Phelps County Hospital in Rolla, MO after a bout of recurring illness.

He was united in marriage on 30 March 1957 to Louise M. Martin. To this union one son was born.

Arvin was a dedicated worker whom always thought of his family first. He performed a variety of jobs from sawmill worker at age 12, radio repair specialist for the United States Air Force, laborer for Caterpillar Tractor Co., auto assembly line worker for Chevrolet, and ultimately as miner and mechanic for the St. Joe/Doe Run Co., from whom he retired at age 72. It was at this last position where he earned the nickname "Slick" for his ability to fix problematic equipment.

Arvin took great pride in his son and daughter in law, his grandchildren, their mates and especially his great grandchildren. He expressed great interest in their lives, experiences and accomplishments. He called upon a lifetime of experience to always render advice to them on any number of subjects.

Arvin always considered his time in the USAF as a special time as he saw much of Asia and the far east before being assigned back in the continental U.S. He obtained the rank of Staff Sergeant in less than 4 years. He was a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars chapter for Reynolds County. He saw it as a responsibility to attend local veteran events in order to let young people know just how our freedoms were obtained and kept.

Arvin enjoyed bluegrass music, playing pitch and the marble game "Aggravation" with family and friends.

Arvin recently was saved, gave his life to Christ, and received further knowledge on his newfound faith in Jesus until just an hour before his passing.

Arvin was preceded in death by his parents, his wife Louise, one baby sister (Velma Doris), and two brothers (Ivan) and (Bernard).

Arvin is survived by his son Russ (Marilynn) of Bunker, two grandchildren; Tori L. Parker (Clifton) of St. James, MO; Kirk (Debra) of Bunker, MO; seven great grandchildren: Korbin Parker of Salem, MO, Mason and Payton Parker of St. James, MO; Hailea Jo, Kolter, Konner and Hadley Martin of Bunker, MO; one brother Garald (G.B.) Martin (Judy) of Bunker, MO; one sister Dina Houston (Milton) of Salem, MO; and many nephews, nieces and cousins.

He will be missed very very much by all who knew and loved him.

Visitation: Saturday, January 22, 2022, 11AM-1PM at McSpadden Funeral Home, Bunker, MO

Funeral to follow at 1PM

Minister: Pastor Marilynn Martin

Burial: Greeley Cemetery

Pallbearers: Kirk Martin, Kolter Martin, Konner Martin, Hailea Martin and Hadley Martin, Clifton Parker, Korbin Parker, Mason Parker and Payton Parker

Arrangements by McSpadden Funeral Home, Bunker, MO