John Wayne Martin I, 78, of Livermore, passed away Sunday, June 25, 2023 in Lewisport. He was born March 9, 1945 in Graham, KY to the late John T. Martin and Agnes Kathleen Gossett Martin. John retired from Inland Container Corporation as a machine operator. He also worked as an electrician, machinist and welder. John loved drag racing.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers, Jerry L. Martin and Roger T. Martin.
Survivors include his son, John Wayne Martin II; two grandsons, John Wayne Martin III and Austin Martin; and a companion, Sharon Staats.
Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. on Thursday, June 29, 2023 in the chapel at Owensboro Memorial Gardens. Visitation is from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on Thursday at James H. Davis Funeral Home and Crematory.