Ralph K Martin Sr , August 16, 1952 — April 28, 2018

Ralph K Martin Sr (Glen Carbon, Illinois, IL) August 16, 1952 April 28, 2018 Death notice, Obituaries, Necrology
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Birth date: August 16, 1952

Death date: April 28, 2018

Death place: Glen Carbon, Illinois(IL), USA

Funeral Home: Irwin Chapel Funeral Home

Ralph K. Martin Sr. 88, of Granite City, Illinois passed away at 11:04 p.m. on Saturday, April 28, 2018 at Gateway Regional Medical Center in Granite City. He was born November 4, 1929 in Madison, Illinois, a son of the late Matthew Eli and Hessel C. (Crowley) Martin. He married Ada Mae (Rhodes) Martin on August 16, 1952 in Piggott, Arkansas and she survives.

He retired from Granite City Steel after 38 years of dedicated service as a diesel mechanic. The United States Army veteran proudly served his country during the Korean War. Ralph was a devoted Christian and was a of the General Baptist faith.

He loved nature and was an avid fisherman and enjoyed deer hunting, camping and gardening. He will be remembered for the love and special times shared with his family and friends. In addition to his beloved wife, he is survived by two daughters and a son-in-law, Debra M. Jones of Granite City and Joyce E. and Thomas Jones of Granite City; a son and daughter-in-law, Ralph K. and Alison Martin Jr. of Alton; five grandchildren, Sharon Brace, Crystal Matthews, Thomas Jones, Justin Martin and Chad Martin; eleven great grandchildren, Ethan, Emmaline, Logan, Aralyn, Gabriel, Kaitlin, Adaline, Justin Jr., Jamison, Khegan and Kylee; a brother and sister-in-law, Everett and Blanche Martin of South Roxana; other extended family and friends.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Charles Martin. In celebration of his life, visitation will be at Irwin Chapel, 3960 Maryville Road in Granite City on Tuesday, May 1, 2018 from 10:00 a.m. until time of funeral service at 12:00 noon with Reverend Cecil Cook officiating. Burial with full military honors will follow at Sunset Hill Memorial Estates in Glen Carbon.

Memorials may be made to the Disabled American Veterans, St. Jude Children’s Hospital or to a charity of one’s choice and may be accepted at the funeral home. To send flowers or a remembrance gift to the family of Ralph Martin Sr., please visit our Tribute Store.

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death notice Ralph K Martin Sr August 16, 1952 — April 28, 2018

obituary notice Ralph K Martin Sr August 16, 1952 — April 28, 2018

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