Marvin Curtis

Martin

Marvin Curtis Martin son of the late Thelma Keeney Martin and Floyd A. Martin was born in Ellington, Missouri, on August 16, 1929. He departed this life at his residence in Ellington, on August 14, 2007, at the age of 77 years.

On July 19, 1952 in Salem, Arkansas, Marvin was united in marriage to Ruby Berry to this loving union five children were born. Marvin was a Veteran of the United States Army, he served his country during the Korean War. He was a member of the Second Baptist Church in Garwood, Missouri. His hobbies included fishing, camping with his family and working in the log woods.

Marvin was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers, Norman Martin and Burlin Martin, one sister, Helen Clark,and son-in-law, Phil Freeman.

Marvin is survived by his wife Ruby of Ellington, two sons, Michael Martin and wife Debbie of Hanna, Wyoming, Winfred Martin and special friend, Martha Rapert of Ellington, three daughters, Linda Freeman and special friend Rick Chitwood of Ellington, Sandra Martin and husband Robert of Hanna, Wyoming, Kimberly Barnes and husband James of Salem, Missouri, one brother, Larry Martin of Jackson, Missouri, six grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. Marvin will be sadly missed by a host of relatives and many friends who will mourn his passing.

Visitation: Thursday 5 to 8 P.M.
Funeral Services were held at the McSpadden Funeral Home
Friday August 17, 2007 at 11:00 A.M. Burial: Gresham Cemetery
Pastor Stan Gray Music: Beulah Land Singers
Pallbearers: Curtis Martin, Bill Farris, Farrell Prince,
James Barnes, Wesley Brooks and Jimmy Richards
Arrangements by McSpadden Funeral Homes, Inc. Ellington, Missouri