George T. "Tommy" Martin, 72, of Mound Valley, passed away Wednesday, June 1, 2016 at his home.
He was born March 9, 1944 in Butler, Missouri to William Thomas and Ida Mary (Kennedy) Martin. As a young boy, Tommy grew up in Butler and El Dorado Springs, Missouri before moving with his family to Parsons in 1955.
For a time, he worked as a self-employed contractor before moving to Coffeyville, and later Caney, where he worked as a certified nurse's aide. In 1997, he moved to Mound Valley where he had lived since. For several years, he worked for SKIL (Southeast Kansas Independent Living) until retiring.
He enjoyed animals, collecting coins, birdwatching, and in earlier years fishing.
He and Norma Elsworth were married. They later divorced.
Survivors include:
His Companion – Carolyn Rickard of the home
Two Daughters – Jennifer Fulton Erie, KS
Jeanette Rickard Cherryvale, KS
Two Grandchildren – Tracy Allen Rickard-Carver
Meeka Riley Barahona
Five Sisters – Norma Crain Nevada, MO
Marie Fitzwater Parsons, KS
Janice Cruse Parsons, KS
Grace Jackson Parsons, KS
Jackie Panek Parsons, KS
He was preceded in death by his parents, one brother, and a son, Wesley.
Graveside services will be held at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, June 4, 2016 at Mound Valley Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 7-8:00 p.m., Friday, at the Forbes-Hoffman Funeral Home in Parsons.
Memorials are suggested to PALS (Proud Animal Lovers Shelter). These may be left at or mailed to Forbes-Hoffman Funeral Home, P.O. Box 374, Parsons, KS 67357.
Online condolences may be left at www.forbeshoffman.com. To order memorial trees or send flowers to the family in memory of George T. "Tommy" Martin, please visit our flower store.
He was born March 9, 1944 in Butler, Missouri to William Thomas and Ida Mary (Kennedy) Martin. As a young boy, Tommy grew up in Butler and El Dorado Springs, Missouri before moving with his family to Parsons in 1955.
For a time, he worked as a self-employed contractor before moving to Coffeyville, and later Caney, where he worked as a certified nurse's aide. In 1997, he moved to Mound Valley where he had lived since. For several years, he worked for SKIL (Southeast Kansas Independent Living) until retiring.
He enjoyed animals, collecting coins, birdwatching, and in earlier years fishing.
He and Norma Elsworth were married. They later divorced.
Survivors include:
His Companion – Carolyn Rickard of the home
Two Daughters – Jennifer Fulton Erie, KS
Jeanette Rickard Cherryvale, KS
Two Grandchildren – Tracy Allen Rickard-Carver
Meeka Riley Barahona
Five Sisters – Norma Crain Nevada, MO
Marie Fitzwater Parsons, KS
Janice Cruse Parsons, KS
Grace Jackson Parsons, KS
Jackie Panek Parsons, KS
He was preceded in death by his parents, one brother, and a son, Wesley.
Graveside services will be held at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, June 4, 2016 at Mound Valley Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 7-8:00 p.m., Friday, at the Forbes-Hoffman Funeral Home in Parsons.
Memorials are suggested to PALS (Proud Animal Lovers Shelter). These may be left at or mailed to Forbes-Hoffman Funeral Home, P.O. Box 374, Parsons, KS 67357.
Online condolences may be left at www.forbeshoffman.com. To order memorial trees or send flowers to the family in memory of George T. "Tommy" Martin, please visit our flower store.
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