Glenn Martin

February 8, 1943 - June 1, 2015

Mr. Garvis Glenn Martin, of Dry Ridge, KY. passed away Monday, June 1 at the St. Elizabeth Medical Center in Williamstown, KY. at the age of 72. Mr. Martin was born February 8, 1943 in Houston, Texas to the late Garvis Q. Martin and Geneva Ervin Martin. Mr. Martin owned and operated the Custom Engine Service shop in Dry Ridge for many years and was active with the Kentucky Jail Ministries. He was of the Baptist faith and proudly served his country in the United States Marine Corps during the Vietnam War. Glenn leaves to mourn his passing his wife of very nearly 49 years, Emily Pyron Martin, 1 son: Chris Martin of Dry Ridge, KY., 1 brother: Dan Martin of Florida. There will be no visitation and services for Mr. Garvis Glenn Martin will be at the convenience of the family. Memorial contributions if desired may be directed to the St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, P.O. Box 1000, Dept. 142, Memphis, TN. 38101-9908. The Eckler-McDaniel Funeral Home of Dry Ridge, KY. has been entrusted with the arrangements for Mr. Garvis Glenn Martin.