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IN LOVING MEMORY OF
Glenwood
Martin
Feb 8, 1926 — Feb 28, 2012
Obituary
Glenwood Martin son of the late Mable Inman Martin and Montie Earl Martin was born in Ellington, Missouri, on February 8, 1926. He departed this life at Brent B. Tinnin Manor in Ellington, on February 28, 2012, at the age of 86 years and 20 days.
On May 31, 1946, in Corning, Arkansas, Glenwood was united in marriage to Mattie Lene Johnson and to this union three children were born. She preceded him in death on April 4, 2000. Glenwood was a Veteran of the United States Navy, having served on the USS Banner in WWII. He achieved the Victory Medal, American Area, two Stars in Asiatic Pacific, and one Star in the Philippine Liberation. Glenwood enjoyed sitting on his front porch, making garden and spending time outdoors. He was a loving husband and father; he was a quiet man who never spoke a bad word against anyone.
Glenwood was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, one brother, Buster Martin, and two sisters, Bell Johnson and Eunice Ruble.
Glenwood is survived by one son, Garry Martin of Ellington, two daughters, Burnetta Tarvid and husband Ben of Reynolds, Rhonda Martin and companion Pogo Williams of Ellington, six brothers, Clifford Martin and wife Paula of Centerville, Leroy Martin of Joplin, Garl Martin of San Antonia, TX, James Martin and wife Shirley of Piedmont, Robert Martin and wife Dubby of Piedmont, Wayne Martin and wife Susi Martin of Ozark, six sisters, Maxine Martin of Festus, Ethel Martin of Ward, AR, Joyce Wagner of Ellington, Carolyn Kimes and husband Gene of Piedmont, Lois Long and husband Bud of Ellington, Mary Lou Smith and husband Steven of Middleburg, FL, six grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild. Glenwood will be deeply missed by a host of relatives and many friends who will mourn his passing.
Visitation: Wednesday, February 29th 4 to 8 PM at McSpadden Funeral Home
Funeral Services: Thursday, March 1st at 11 AM at McSpadden Funeral Home
Minister: Marvin Richards
Burial: Hampton Cemetery
Pallbearers: Greg Tarvid, Scott Tarvid, Joshua Burke, Levi Cowin, Brandon Martin, Kaiton Tarvid, Dalton Tarvid,Wyatt Tarvid, and Eli Tarvid.
Arrangements by McSpadden Funeral Home, Ellington, Missouri
On May 31, 1946, in Corning, Arkansas, Glenwood was united in marriage to Mattie Lene Johnson and to this union three children were born. She preceded him in death on April 4, 2000. Glenwood was a Veteran of the United States Navy, having served on the USS Banner in WWII. He achieved the Victory Medal, American Area, two Stars in Asiatic Pacific, and one Star in the Philippine Liberation. Glenwood enjoyed sitting on his front porch, making garden and spending time outdoors. He was a loving husband and father; he was a quiet man who never spoke a bad word against anyone.
Glenwood was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, one brother, Buster Martin, and two sisters, Bell Johnson and Eunice Ruble.
Glenwood is survived by one son, Garry Martin of Ellington, two daughters, Burnetta Tarvid and husband Ben of Reynolds, Rhonda Martin and companion Pogo Williams of Ellington, six brothers, Clifford Martin and wife Paula of Centerville, Leroy Martin of Joplin, Garl Martin of San Antonia, TX, James Martin and wife Shirley of Piedmont, Robert Martin and wife Dubby of Piedmont, Wayne Martin and wife Susi Martin of Ozark, six sisters, Maxine Martin of Festus, Ethel Martin of Ward, AR, Joyce Wagner of Ellington, Carolyn Kimes and husband Gene of Piedmont, Lois Long and husband Bud of Ellington, Mary Lou Smith and husband Steven of Middleburg, FL, six grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild. Glenwood will be deeply missed by a host of relatives and many friends who will mourn his passing.
Visitation: Wednesday, February 29th 4 to 8 PM at McSpadden Funeral Home
Funeral Services: Thursday, March 1st at 11 AM at McSpadden Funeral Home
Minister: Marvin Richards
Burial: Hampton Cemetery
Pallbearers: Greg Tarvid, Scott Tarvid, Joshua Burke, Levi Cowin, Brandon Martin, Kaiton Tarvid, Dalton Tarvid,Wyatt Tarvid, and Eli Tarvid.
Arrangements by McSpadden Funeral Home, Ellington, Missouri
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