John Wayne Martin son of Bob T. Martin and the late Wanda Talbert Martin was born in Paris, Illinois, on May 25, 1945. He departed this life at Claru Deville Nursing Home in Fredericktown, Missouri, on March 3, 2012, at the age of 66.
On July 19, 1963 in St. Louis, John was united in marriage to Shirley Wisdom and to this union two sons were born. John's hobbies included going to car shows, hunting and fishing. His greatest joy was spending time with his family.
John was preceded in death by his mother, Wanda Martin, one brother, Jimmy Martin, and one sister, Marlin Brewer.
John is survived by his father, Bob T. Martin of Piedmont, his wife, Shirley Martin of Ellington, two sons, Robert Wayne Martin and wife Lisa of Piedmont, Howard Lee Martin of St. Louis, two grandchildren, Haley of Ellington, Lilli of Piedmont, step-grandson, Dustin of Ellington, one brother, Dale Martin of Harco, IL, and one sister, Bobbie Jean Nicely of Harrisburg, Illinois. John will be deeply missed by his family and friends who will mourn his passing.
No services are planned at this time.
Arrangements by McSpadden Funeral Home, Ellington, Missouri