

Obituary of Wendell Ray Martin
Wendell Ray Martin passed away January 19, 2025. He was born to Wendell J. Martin and Nadine M (Johnson) Martin on September 12, 1946 in Mt Vernon, Illinois.
He married Billie Ann Menefee on October 25, 1969. In 1974 they had their first born son, Chance A Marti; in 1981 a daughter, Brooke A Martin and in 1988 a daughter, Kristine E Martin.
Wendell and Billie later divorced in 1996. Neither ever remarried but remained good friends and considered each other still family as he has lived with each of his children one at a time until the end.
Wendell loved to work and was very proud of his quality of work. In his earlier years he started as a painter and then turned to being a sheetrock finisher and owned his own company. He enjoyed playing pool and had many stories he enjoyed telling. He especially loved proving that he could beat you playing pool one handed.He loved telling jokes and making people laugh. That always made his day. He loved all kinds of food. Everything he ate was the best food he'd ever tasted. We always knew he'd say it before it came out of his mouth.
He is survived by his son, Chance A Martin; his daughter and son-in-law, Brooke and Mike Crawford; his daughter, Kristine Martin; grandchildren, Chance A Martin II and Dean A Martin, Kaylee Crawford, Alyssa Crawford, Micah Crawford, Jenna Crawford; 2 adopted childred, Keondre and Arrianna Howell Crawford; one great granddaughter, Eliana Nobles; sister, Bobbie and brother-in-law Jose Ruiz; ex-wife, Billie A Martin; and many neices and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents Wendell & Nadine Martin; sister, Sandra McMorris Basenberg; Mr. And Mrs. Robert Johnson; nephew, Courtney McCune; and Dorothy Gaunt and husband.
A memorial service will be held at a later date to honor the life of Wendell.
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