KENNETH MARTIN
1933 - 2017
Obituary
Kenneth E. Martin, 84, died Tuesday
(Nov. 14, 2017) in Newton.
A native of Newton, born to Roy J. and
Elva Jeeter Martin, Kenneth was the last of seven siblings.
As a Drill Sergeant, he served in
Korea, Vietnam and two tours in Germany. Kenneth retired as a First
Sergeant after 30 years of service.
Kenneth enjoyed painting various kinds
of artwork. He was always available to help people with moving and
other small projects. Since he was very handy at carpentry, Kenneth
helped many small churches by doing remodeling and building.
He was a member of the First Church of
the Nazarene.
His wife of 49 years, Jeannine,
survives of the home in Newton. They spent many hours working at the
Bonita Park Family Camp Grounds in New Mexico, where they enjoyed
camping for many years.
Memorial services will be held at 2
p.m. Friday (Nov. 17, 2017) at the Broadway Colonial Funeral Home in
Newton, with Chaplain David Benavides of Harry Hynes Memorial Hospice
officiating. Private inurnment will be held at the Greenwood Cemetery
in Newton.
There will be no visitation or viewing
as cremation has been effected.
Condolences may be left at
www.broadwaycolonialfh.com.
Arrangements are by Broadway Colonial
Funeral Home, Newton.
