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IN LOVING MEMORY OF
Guy Junior
Martin
May 7, 1926 — Jul 7, 2010
Obituary
Guy Junior Martin son of the late Violet Elizabeth Williams Martin and Guy Edward Martin was born in Cutler, Illinois, on May 7, 1926. He departed this life at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center in Poplar Bluff, Missouri, on July 7, 2010, having attained the age of 84 years and two months.
On December 1, 1956 in St. Louis, Missouri, Guy was united in marriage to June Tripp and to this loving union two children were born. June preceded him in death on March 10, 1997. Guy was a veteran of World War II, Pacific Campaign, serving in the US Navy Seabees on Okinawa, belonged to the Disabled American Veterans, and was a lifetime member of Ellington VFW. In Guy's younger days he enjoyed rabbit and bird hunting in Southern Illinois. Later in life, Guy loved dancing, cheering for the Chicago Cubs and St. Louis Cardinals, controlling the remote in the TV room at the VA, and debating controversial topics with others.
Guy was preceded in death by his parents, Guy and Violet Martin, his wife, June Tripp Martin, his daughter, Guyla Jean Martin and three brothers, Jerry, Eddie, and Delbert Martin.
Guy is survived by his son, David Martin and wife Laurie of Webb Creek, Missouri, one step-daughter, Marsha Leach of St. Louis, Missouri, four grandchildren, Trey Spiller of St. Louis; Dylan Martin, Taylor Martin and Brycen Martin all of Webb Creek; one brother-in-law, Ronald Day of Foristell, Missouri, two sisters-in-law, Glenda Martin of Marissa, Illinois, Barbara Martin of Percy, Illinois, and his aunt, Paula Martin of Champaign, Illinois, and his extended family at the Veterans Hospital in Poplar Bluff. Guy will be deeply missed by his family and a host of friends who will mourn his passing.
Visitations: Friday, July 9, 2010, 6 to 9 P.M. McSpadden Funeral Home, Ellington, MO and Saturday June 10th at 11 A.M. at Wilson's Funeral Home, 509 W. Illinois, Steeleville, IL
Graveside Services: 3:30 P.M. Sat. at Cutler Cemetery, Cutler, IL.
Arrangements by McSpadden Funeral Home, Ellington, MO and Wilson's Funeral Home, Steeleville, IL
On December 1, 1956 in St. Louis, Missouri, Guy was united in marriage to June Tripp and to this loving union two children were born. June preceded him in death on March 10, 1997. Guy was a veteran of World War II, Pacific Campaign, serving in the US Navy Seabees on Okinawa, belonged to the Disabled American Veterans, and was a lifetime member of Ellington VFW. In Guy's younger days he enjoyed rabbit and bird hunting in Southern Illinois. Later in life, Guy loved dancing, cheering for the Chicago Cubs and St. Louis Cardinals, controlling the remote in the TV room at the VA, and debating controversial topics with others.
Guy was preceded in death by his parents, Guy and Violet Martin, his wife, June Tripp Martin, his daughter, Guyla Jean Martin and three brothers, Jerry, Eddie, and Delbert Martin.
Guy is survived by his son, David Martin and wife Laurie of Webb Creek, Missouri, one step-daughter, Marsha Leach of St. Louis, Missouri, four grandchildren, Trey Spiller of St. Louis; Dylan Martin, Taylor Martin and Brycen Martin all of Webb Creek; one brother-in-law, Ronald Day of Foristell, Missouri, two sisters-in-law, Glenda Martin of Marissa, Illinois, Barbara Martin of Percy, Illinois, and his aunt, Paula Martin of Champaign, Illinois, and his extended family at the Veterans Hospital in Poplar Bluff. Guy will be deeply missed by his family and a host of friends who will mourn his passing.
Visitations: Friday, July 9, 2010, 6 to 9 P.M. McSpadden Funeral Home, Ellington, MO and Saturday June 10th at 11 A.M. at Wilson's Funeral Home, 509 W. Illinois, Steeleville, IL
Graveside Services: 3:30 P.M. Sat. at Cutler Cemetery, Cutler, IL.
Arrangements by McSpadden Funeral Home, Ellington, MO and Wilson's Funeral Home, Steeleville, IL
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