of Mountain Home, AR
March 22, 1932 - April 7, 2014
Kenneth Carl Martin, age 82, of Mountain Home, Arkansas passed away Monday, April 7, 2014, at Baxter Regional Medical Center. He was born March 22, 1932 in Lesterville, Arkansas to Elmer and Lucille (Kimbrough) Martin.
Mr. Martin married Edna L. Cobb March 29, 1997, in Springdale, Arkansas. He served in Korea in the United States Air Force as a pilot. He was the former owner/operator of several businesses in Mountain Home, including Ken Martin School Supply, Casey-LaDon Western Store and Casey-LaDon Real Estate Company. He was a very active member of the Riverside Church of Christ, volunteering for several organizations, including the Mountain Home Christian Clinic and Riverside's Jail Ministry.
Mr. Martin is survived by his wife: Edna Martin of Mountain Home, two sons: Greg Martin and wife Cindy and Tim Martin and wife Kelly all of Mountain Home, two daughters: Sabrina Spencer and husband Rick of Jacksonville, Arkansas and Benessa Yoho of Fayetteville, Arkansas, two step-sons: Brian Cobb and wife Beverly of Manhattan, Kansas and Dan Cobb and wife Teena of Springdale, Arkansas and a step-daughter: Sharon Dunigan and husband James of Fayetteville, Arkansas, two sisters: Jo Ratcliff of Mountain Home and Martie Burney and husband Gary of Placida, Florida, fifteen grandchildren and thirteen great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, his first wife: Donna Martin, a brother: Jack Martin, a grandson: Jonathan Richardson and a great grandson: Carver Cobb.
A Celebration of his life will be held 2:00 p.m. Thursday, April 10, 2014 at Riverside Church of Christ in Gassville. A visitation will be Wednesday from Noon until 9:00 p.m. with the family receiving friends from 6:00 8:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Interment will be in Baxter Memorial Gardens.
Memorial contributions may be made to Paragould Children's Home.
Arrangements are by Roller Funeral Home.
Tim and Kelly, Benessa and family,
So sorry to learn of your Dad's passing. We know he will be missed greatly by all of you.
In remembering Ken,we remember his postive attitude and an unending amount of ethusiasm for God, his family and others around him.
While he taught the young married class at College and North many years ago, he told us to keep doing things together, so that when our children were grown we would still know each other. Those words have come to mind so many times through the years.
You all our in thought and prayer at this time. God bless you with comfort.
My thoughts are with you at this difficult time.
We thought so much of your Dad. He was an inspiration to all that knew him.
Mary Pelts
Ken was one of my favorite people in the world. I admired him. My good friend. I will miss him.
Blessings to all the family.
Hugs & prayers to all of you. Ken was so uplifting & such a good example. I could go on & on how he inspired me. I'm grateful to have known him & consider him & all you my friends. God Bless you all.
Thinking of you and your family during this time. So sorry for your loss.
Thinking of you and your family during this time. So sorry for your loss.
Benessa, Baley Jane & Connor-
We miss you guys and we were sad to hear of your dads passing. We will keep you in our thoughts and prayers. Glad that you had a great daddy. Keep the memories as they are precious!
Tim and Family
So sorry to hear of your loss. May your faith support you as
You celebrate your Father's life in our Lord.
Sabrina, so sorry for your loss. Wish we could be there for you and your family. Lots of Love from N.C
Tim and family, I am so sorry to hear of your loss. I pray for God's peace and understanding during this time.
Tim and family,
Great Dads have great sons and great sons have great families. May God hold you all in the palm of his hand.
From the beginning of my career as a Librarian, I always enjoyed visits from Mr. Martin. He was always very friendly and helpful. I am so sorry for your loss.
God Bless the Martin family. Our deepest condolences. The Graves Family
We are very sorry for your loss. Prayers for your family.
We are very sorry for your loss. Prayers for your family.
So sad for your loss, Ken was always kind and generous, and I know that he loved his razorbacks. So glad you got to have that special time with him Tim. He will be missed by all who had the pleasure of knowing him. Heaven gained a special angel.
It has been a blessing from our God that this man and his wife Edna came into our lives. They have both been such an encouragement in our walk with Christ. I pray that his example will reflect in my life. God bless the entire Martin family. De De
Tim&family-sorry for your loss-I knew Ken when I lived in Mtn.Home-he was a very nice man&treated everyone with respect-sincere sympathy to all
Sabrina, Rick and family, so sorry, may God bless you and keep happy memories in your hearts.
So sorry for your families loss, He will be missed by all.
EDNA AND KIDS,
We are so sorry to hear of Ken's passing. We visited with him in the hospital and he told us his story and his goal. He will be missed greatly. He always had an upbeat attitude about life, living, and heaven. Others of us should follow his example for life and Godly living.
Our deepest sympathy and may God Bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Stan & Maxine
I am very sorry for your loss, may you find the bible comforting at this time.Revelation 21:4 And he will wipe out every tear from their eyes,+ and death will be no more,+ neither will mourning nor outcry nor pain be anymore.+ The former things have passed away.” May you find peace by praying and reading the bible.
Mr Martin was nice gentleman and always had smile. My prayers go out to the Martin family
Mr Martin was nice gentleman and always had smile. My prayers go out to the Martin family
We are so sorry for your lose. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Bashan and Jane
Dear Tim and family,
We just want to express our deepest
condolences upon the death of your Dad.
I hope all of you will be comforted to know you had a great father and we all remember him as a friendly and caring person. Our prayers are with you.
With sympathy,
Daisy Morris and family
Dear Family,
I was so sad to hear about Kenny's passing. Although very sad for the loss, I also was so happy for him because he is presently in the presence of God--and this has been his entire life's goal. I am thinking of all of my cousins and family during this time. Love you all!
Mandi
Our love, thoughts and prayers go out to Ken's family and friends. If you were to look up the definition of a "positive attitude" there would have to be a notation... see Ken Martin. Ken brightened the day of everyone he came in contact with. His love of God and his dedication and enthusiam for serving Christ showed in his daily walk. One could not meet Ken without his smile, warmth, and love of life rubbing off on them. He leaves behind a legacy of showing others the joy that comes from a hope in God's Son and of one day being in His presence... for Ken that day has come. Thank you for your gift of positive attitude to those who were fortunate enough to be around you. We love you and miss you.
One of the Greatest, nicest guys I ever met! I have fond memories of Ken when he had the western store across from my Dad's business. I am sorry for your loss, but know you rejoice in the fact that he is in Heaven! My thoughts are with the family at this time.
If there was ever anyone I have ever known that was ready to go Home, it was Ken. He had the Kingdom of Heaven in his heart all the time. He lived happy and enjoyed life abundantly. He always said that the Christian Life was the happiest, best life that anyone could ever live. And he believed it. And he lived it. He "really, really did". Edna, we love you. You are a beautiful lady inside and out. Tim, we love you, and pray that God's arms of comfort be around you and all of the family.
Edna & Martin Family,
We are extremely sorry for your loss. Jayson and I both are so lucky to have gotten to know Ken through Riverside Church of Christ. Your family is in our thoughts and prayers. He will definitely never be forgotten. May you find strength in knowing he is watching over you until you meet again.
Love,
Jayson and Alyssa
We are so sorry to hear of Kenneth's death. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you during this difficult time. He was a wonderful gentleman and I know all of you have wonderful memories. Jay and Kitty
He was truely a great man. He touched the lives of many people and he was a joy to be around. I am honored to have known him.