Harvey S. Martin October 01, 1919 – March 22, 2019 Share this obituary Sign Guestbook| View Guestbook Entries| Memorial Donation Mr. Harvey S. Martin, 99, of Moscow Mills, MO, passed away on Friday, March 22, 2019 at his home. He was born on Oct. 1, 1919 in Moscow Mills to William Samuel and Mary (Teasley) Martin.
After graduation from Troy Buchanan High School, he continued farming on the family farm. Harvey was always a hard worker and gave 110%. At the age of 24, he married his sweetheart, Hattie Schnarr of St.Charles on April 9, 1944.
To this union were born four children: Harvey, Peggy, Brenda and Donna. Harvey was a dedicated member of Highland Prairie Union Church and served as a Sunday School teacher for over 50 years and also served as a deacon. Farming was his passion, but he also sold insurance for 38 years with Northwestern Mutual Life ins.
Co. Harvey served as past president of the St.Charles Assoc. of Life Underwriters, served on the board over ten years and received both National and State recognition for the most increased membership in one year in the nation. He earned the National Quality Award for 29 years; was a 4-H leader for 43 years and a very dedicated member of Gideons for many years.
Surviving are his loving children: Harvey Wayne (Virginia) Martin of Moscow Mills, Peggy (Sam) Urfer of Moscow Mills, Brenda Rahn of St.Charles and Donna (Bart) Eppard of Moscow Mills; seven grandchildren: Trudy, Tammy, Matthew, Dawn, Pam, David, Rahnny; and 15 great-grandchildren and 9 great-great-grandchildren; other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Hattie Martin; two infant children; 2 half-brothers; 1 half-sister and two sisters: Bernice McConnell and Arline Corbin. Vis.
Friday, March 29, 2019 from 4-8p.m. at the McCoy-Blossom Funeral Homes & Crematory, 1304 Boone St., Troy, MO 63379 (636) 528-8244. There will also be visitation from 11a.m. until 12 noon on Saturday, March 30, 2019 at the Highland Prairie Union Church in Ethlyn. Funeral service at 12 noon on Saturday, March 30, 2019 at the Highland Prairie Union Church in Ethlyn.
Interment to follow in the Highland Prairie Cemetery in Ethlyn. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to: The Gideons International or Harvey & Hattie Martin Endowment for the University of Missouri. Family and friends are invited to sign our on-line guest registry at: www.
mccoyblossomfh.com SERVICES Visitation Friday, March 29, 2019 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM McCoy-Blossom Funeral Homes & Crematory 1304 Boone Street Troy, Missouri 63379 Get Directions on Google Maps There is also visitation on Sat. from 11a.m. until 12 noon at the church before noon service at Highland Prarie Union Church in Ethlyn. Funeral Service Saturday, March 30, 2019 12:00 PM – 12:45 PM Highland Prairie Union Church 2-144 Highland Prairie Rd.
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