GREENVILLE – Johnny Carol Martin, 83, of Greenville died Friday, November 11, 2022 at 2:00AM, at Ridgewood Terrace in Madisonville. Mr. Martin was born December 24, 1938 in Webster County. He retired from Peabody Coal and was a United States Army veteran, as well as a member of Unity Missionary Baptist Church. He enjoyed spending time outdoors with his mules, and riding, but he mostly loved spending time with his precious family. He attended the Sikeston Rodeo for 52 consecutive years. He also loved to goose hunt and duck hunt. “Honker-Hunter” became his nickname. Everyone also came to know him as their personal “On-star” because he was so good at giving directions. He was preceded in death by his parents, Johnny, and Dixie Martin; and son, Michael Martin.
He is survived by his wife, Cindy McDonald Martin; six children, Kay (James) Brumfield of North Carolina; Carol (Tony) Blake; Steve (Amanda) Martin, Troy (Patricia) Martin; Brent (Olivia) McDonald, and Jason Carol Martin; 15 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; and two brothers, Dough (Charlotte) Martin of New Mexico and Jerry (Linda) Martin of Madisonville.
Funeral services will be Saturday, November 19, 2022, at 12:00PM at Tucker Funeral Home in Central City with Bro. Jerry Eades, Bro. Timmy Martin and Bro. Tony Blake officiating. Burial in New Cypress Cemetery. Visitation will be 10:00AM at the funeral home. Online condolences may be made at www.tuckerfuneralhomes.com.