of Hot Springs Village, AR
September 1, 1930 - December 10, 2019
Norman Keith Martin, 89, of Hot Springs Village passed away in Hot Springs, Arkansas on Tuesday, December 10, 2019. He was born September 1, 1930 in Lafayette, Indiana to the late Delmar and Virginia Lyons Martin.
He was a veteran, and an Actuary at State Farm Insurance. Norman was a member of Kirk in the Pines Presbyterian Church. Norman's kind heart and genuine character was illustrated each day with every interaction. He was the type of person that when he asked how you were, he did so with such sincerity and compassion that you'd find yourself explaining the past month of your life. His wholesome and patient nature made the world around him a better place. He was simply superb.
He is survived by his wife, Charlotte Nelson Martin; one son, N. K. Martin (Tricia); two daughters, Jana Martin (Mark) Hines and Lara A. Martin; nine grandchildren, Eric Martin, Brittany Martin, Damian Martin, Cruz Martin, Quinn Martin, Cash Martin, Colt Martin, William Hines, and Robert Hines; two great-grandchildren; three brothers, Don (Joan) Martin, Bernard (Sue) Martin, and Richard (Jackie) Martin; and one sister, Candace (John) Hunter.
A memorial service with military honors will be held 11:00 a.m. Saturday, December 14, 2019 at Kirk in the Pines 275 Asturias Dr, Hot Springs Village, Arkansas. Burial will be at the Riverside Cemetery in Attica, Indiana at a later date.
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5 Condolence(s)
Chin kim
Sunday, December 15, 2019
Hi Dad. If it weren't for your kindness and generosity to sponsor me to come over here to join you and your family I may not be here. I will also never forget your patience at explaining to me what Halloween was all about. Such kindness and generosity. Thank you Dad
Eric Martin and Tamar Cooney
Saturday, December 14, 2019
Much love to Charlotte, Jana, Lara and NK as we think about all the great memories and adventures we had with Norman.
Eric and Tamar
Kathy Vess
Friday, December 13, 2019
Norm, AKA Pop, was one of the most caring, kindest and loving person I know. He will truly be missed by all the lives he has touched. Sending my Love and prayers to the Martin family. ⤠Kathy
Meta Mickens-Baker
Friday, December 13, 2019
It's been a few years, but when I was a young State Farm employee, working with N.K., Mr. & Mrs. Martin treated me like a member of the family. They were so gracious to take me to dinner and invite me to their home, when my work brought me to Bloomington. As the obituary notes, Mr. Martin was always kind and genuinely caring about others. I am glad he had a long retirement, but I know he will be greatly missed by his family and Arkansas friends. Mrs. Martin, NK, and family, you are all in my prayers.
Ellen Gross
Friday, December 13, 2019
He was so much fun and will be greatly missed. We have many fond memories.
Love,
Lynn and Ellen Gross