Richard "Chad" Martin

Richard "Chad" Martin obituary

Richard "Chad" Martin

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Grain Valley, MO 64029

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Richard Martin Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Royer Funeral Home - Grain Valley on Oct. 31, 2025.

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Richard "Chad" Martin, 54, of Oak Grove, Missouri, passed away on October 27, 2025. Visitation will be held at 1:00 on Wednesday, November 5, 2025, at Royer Funeral Home, Grain Valley, Missouri. Service to follow at 2:00 at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers the family suggests donating to the charity of your choice.

He was born on September 2, 1971, in Colorado Springs, Colorado, to Gary and Bessie (Smith) Martin. Chad enjoyed bass fishing and had a deep love for animals. From an early age, he loved farming alongside his dad and later spent much of his time in the shop listening to old country music. He especially took pride in helping his nephew, Jarrett, rebuilding his 2005 Sierra.

He was preceded in death by his father, Gary Martin; maternal grandparents, Tom, and Louise Smith; and paternal grandparents, Squire and Iva Martin.

Chad is survived by his mother, Bessie Martin; sister, Deana Martin; nephew, Jarrett Griffin; aunt, Pat Beck; cousins, Todd (Kim) Beck, Renae (Tom) Freeman, Tami Smith and Tony Yates.

Arrangements: Royer Funeral Home Grain Valley, MO 64029 816-847-4441

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Veselinka Babic

November 2, 2025

Rest in God's peace, dear cousin Richard. Amin!

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Upcoming Events

Nov

5

Visitation

1:00 p.m.

Royer Funeral Home

Grain Valley, MO 64029

Send Flowers

Nov

5

Service

2:00 p.m.

Royer Funeral Home

Grain Valley, MO 64029

Send Flowers