1953
2016
Charles Thomas Martin, 62
A Funeral Service for Charles Thomas Martin of Mountain Home, Arkansas, will be at 2:00 pm, Friday, September 16, 2016, at Kirby & Family Funeral Home Chapel, with Heather Marsalis as Celebrant. Visitation will be from 11:00 am until time of service. Any friends with classic cars are encouraged to bring them and join the procession to the cemetery. A celebratory dinner will be provided by the Mountain Home Church of Christ.
Cherished husband, father, grandfather and brother, Chuck, passed away suddenly on September 10, 2016, in Midway, Arkansas at the age of 62. He was born November 13, 1953, in Mount Vernon, Illinois, the son of Delbert and Harriet Martin. He was a Firefighter and Paramedic for the City of Aurora, Illinois for 22 years before retiring and moving to Mountain Home, Arkansas. He married Lauri Barkes on September 25, 1993, in Bull Shoals, Arkansas. He enjoyed fishing, playing with his grandkids, fixing up his hot rod and going to car shows. Chuck also enjoyed napping at the movies every weekend.
Chuck is survived by his wife, Lauri Martin of Mountain Home, AR; four daughters, Jennifer Martin of Montgomery, IL, Teri (Beau) Buege of Mountain Home, AR, Denise (Brian) VanDeVeire of Elburn, IL and Megan (Pete) Jones of Sturgeon Bay, WI; one son, Christopher (Autumn) Martin of Mountain Home, AR and 11 grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
Burial will be in the Kirby's Tucker Memorial Cemetery, Mountain Home, Arkansas, with David, Steve, Jake, Mark, Bill, Terry and Chris Martin as pallbearers.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Hospice of the Ozarks Hospice House or North Central Arkansas Humane Society. He was very fond of both.
Arrangements are by Kirby and Family Funeral and Cremation Services. Visit an online obituary and guestbook at www.kirbyandfamily.com.
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I had the privilege of being part of the Martin family for years. Wonderful family! Chuck was a shining light to all those around him. Truly a special soul! The world is not as bright without him. It will never be the same. Because of his energy and positive attitude, all of us who crossed his path have everlasting wonderful memories of him. Memories that time will never diminish!! We love you Chuck!
Cindy Mowry
October 18, 2016
I worked with chuck on the job, going to miss knowing your not around brother, God speed.
Harv Redmon
September 25, 2016
To the chuck Martin family,
I was a fellow firefighter with Chuck in Aurora. I want you to know he was a great firefighter & I was privileged to be his friend.
Please accept my condolences & prayers.
Ray Beach
September 22, 2016
To the family of Charles Thomas Martin, I am so sorry for your loss. I'm sure you will miss him dearly. Please find comfort in knowing one day we will see our loved ones again. John 6:40. Matthew 5:5.
Alphonso
September 19, 2016
Good neighbor , family man , breaks my heart for him and family , he will be surely missed by all ,thoughts and prayers are with family !!!
Steve S Vaughn
September 17, 2016
so sorry for your loss
Richard & Sharon Prasser
September 16, 2016
All of us at Genesis Orthopedics who work with Chuck's daughter, Denise, are saddened by this
untimely loss of a wonderful man. He's had a tremendous impact on many people and that will never change. Our prayers and love go out to the entire family. The world is a better place because of him.
Alia Braaten
September 15, 2016
I was fortunate enough to be Chucks partner for five years on Medic 3 in the late 80s. He was great medic and a better friend. We ran hundreds of calls together and Chuck helped many many people while on the fire department. We had a lot of good times together and he always had my back. It was a honor to work with you Chuckie and my deepest sympathy to your family. God Bless.
Bob Bruns
September 15, 2016
My sympathies to Chuckie's whole family ,He truly was one of the most colorful character's on the Aurora Fire Dept.,,Thanks for all the laughs and fun throughout the years,,You will be missed
Lou Popp
September 15, 2016
A great person to have known and work with they dont come much better than him.
THOMAS WAGNER
September 15, 2016
We are so sorry to hear about the sudden passing of Chuck. He was a great neighbor and he was always helping others. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
Ken & Dayna White
September 14, 2016
So sorry to read of this sudden loss of your dear husband and father, may God be with you all as you continue to mourn Charles passing.
c k
September 14, 2016
With sincere sympathy may you find comfort in your memories and may the remembrance of a life you cherish fill all your days with love. May our almighty God continue to comfort you and your family. 2 Coriinthians 1:3
September 14, 2016
we are nick and tammy s uncle and aunt from texas
we are very sorry for your loss and hope you can move on
life is just too precious and short
robert wells
September 13, 2016
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