Fredrick “Fred” Clifford Martin, 65, of Raymondville, Mo., passed away July 26, 2017, at his home with family by his side.He was born April 17, 1952, in Mariemont, Ohio, to Fred Clifford and Alice Myrtle (Lang) Martin.
He was preceded in death by his parents; a granddaughter, Deanna Martin; a sister, Judy Winters; twin infant brothers; and a brother, Terry Martin.
Fred grew up in Ohio and moved to Missouri when he joined the Army. He proudly served his country from April 24, 1972, until June 12, 1974, when he was honorably discharged.
He married Luetta Erbschloe on April 6, 1974, at Fort Leonard Wood in the Second Brigade Chapel. They raised two boys, Freddy and Sherwin.
Fred worked at Fort Leonard Wood for the Civil Service. He was a member of the Raymondville Volunteer Fire Department, Raymondville booster club and a Raymondville school board member for several years.
He enjoyed hunting, fishing, camping or anything that involved the kids.
Fred is survived by his wife, Lulu of the home; two sons, Freddy Martin and wife, Paula, of Licking, Mo., and Sherwin Martin and wife, Jamie, of Raymondville, Mo.; two grandsons, Ricky and Nick; three brothers, Homer Martin of Clearwater, Fla., and Thomas Martin and Larry Fry of Ohio; a sister, Imogene Johnson and husband, Bill, of Ohio; and several foster children that he loved throughout the years.
He was a great man and was well loved by his friends and family.
Services were 11 a.m. Saturday, July 29, 2017, at Evans Funeral Home with the Rev. Darren Perkins and Pastor Eddie Merckling officiating. Burial with full military honors was in Friendship Cemetery under the direction of Evans Funeral Home.
Memorials may be made to Friendship Cemetery or Hospice Compassus. Send an online condolence to www.evansfh.com.
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