Eugene David Martin Obituary (1931 - 2014)

Eugene David Martin, 82, of Bloomington, died at 8:57 a.m. Thursday, January 23, 2014 at Martin Health Center, Bloomington.His funeral will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday, January 29, 2014 at Calvary United Methodist Church, Normal, with Rev. Grant Armstrong officiating. Private family interment will be in East Lawn Memorial Gardens, Bloomington. Visitation will be from 4-7 p.m. Tuesday, January 28, 2014 at Carmody-Flynn Williamsburg Funeral Home, Bloomington. Additional visitation will be for 1/2 hour prior to services Wednesday at the church.In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Westminster Village, 2025 E. Lincoln St., Bloomington, Illinois 61701.He was born April 9, 1931 in Roanoke, the son of Samuel and Barbara Bauer Martin. He married Mardell Wyss on July 28, 1957 in Peoria. She survives in Bloomington.Also surviving are a daughter, Crystal (Jeffrey) Telling of Bloomington; a son, David (Margo) Martin of Bloomington; seven grandchildren, Katelyn, Sarah and Grace Telling and Bradley, Brooke, Haley and Parker Martin; a sister, Dorothy Sauder of Roanoke; and two brothers, Wayne Martin of Oneida, Florida and Robert (Lois) Martin, Sr. of Roanoke.He was preceded in death by three brothers, Howard, Lewis and John Martin; and one sister, Marjorie Rebbec.Eugene was involved for many years in the Bloomington-Normal area in the fields of business and agriculture. He was a talented banjo and piano player who enjoyed playing with his various bands and the opportunities he had to entertain at local nursing homes and Advocate BroMenn Medical Center. Gene enjoyed photography, was a licensed pilot for over 30 years and attended Calvary United Methodist Church in Normal. More than anything, Gene enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren and supporting them in all their extracurricular activities. He will be greatly missed. His family and their faith will be his enduring legacy.