David P. Martin Sr. passed away peacefully at his home on November 27, 2021. David was born in Ashley MI on August 17, 1939. He married his High School sweetheart, Betty J Lilly, on July 2, 1960. David was a devoted husband, father, grandfather and friend. He worked hard as a carpenter/construction worker. In his free time he enjoyed boxing, bowling, square dancing, and motorcycles with his wife and friends. He was passionate about hunting, fishing, guns, boxing and his family.

David was preceded in death by his parents Ceil and Mabel Martin, siblings Isabella Kellicut and Barnie Martin, son David P. Martin Jr.

David is survived by his wife of 62 years, Betty J. Martin, son Steven LJ Martin, siblings Jack and Jean Kirby, Evelyn Parling, John and Pat Martin, and Maurice Conners. Grandchildren Philip and Caitlin Karson, Mary Jane and Michael Volk, Natasha Fortier, Rebecca Martin, and Sarah Wrath. Along with 7 great grandchildren and many family and friends.

A memorial lunch-in will be held on May 3, 2022 at 11:00a.m. in the Maple room at Shepherd Bar & Restaurant in Shepherd MI. A brief burial service will be held at Pritchard Cemetery on Pingree Rd in Elwell MI at 9:30a.m.