Edward Martin

August 26, 1946 - January 30, 2019

Edward Martin, age 72, of Monroe, passed away on Wednesday, January 30, 2019 at ProMedica Regional Hospital in Monroe, Michigan. Born on August 26, 1946 in Cedartown, Georgia, he was the son of George and Vernice (Glass) Martin. On May 21, 1993 he married Kathleen Ashby. He was a Truck Driver until retiring. Eddie enjoyed hunting, fishing, watching NASCAR, woodworking and playing with power tools. He was preceded in death by parents, son Wayne Story, siblings Yvonne, Charles, Tammy, Rocky and brother in law, Estol Blankenship. He is survived by his wife, Kathleen Martin; children Tammy (Jason) Chaupp, Rich (Theresa) Ashby, Dianna (Earl) Rocca, Marc (Robin) Ellis, James Martin, Joe (Jamie) Ellis, Lane (Terry) Martin and Nathan Martin; siblings Linda, Marie, Kenneth, Kathy, Angela and Ophelia; 27 grandchildren Kristen, Austin, Colton, Jeremy, Richie, Matthew, MaKenna, Mike, Sam, Jessica, Brittany, Sarah, Kiley, Jimmy, Jacob, Joe-Joe, Julianna, Bella, Maxamilian, Niquolette, Brooklyn, Madyson, Will, Jaxon, Hannah, Austin, & Dr. Sean (Eddie’special buddy) and 9 great-grandchildren Pressley, Scarlett, Vincent, Audrianna, Aidan, Lucas, Gary, Braydon, Hope and 2 more blessings on the way! Betty Ashby (mother in law); Fred Ashby (brother in law), Betty (Richard) Mancos (sister in law), Marsha Ellis (daughter in law). Eddie will be missed by many nieces, nephews, and great nieces and nephews. Friends may visit in the Arthur Bobcean Funeral Home Carleton Chapel on Sunday, February 3, 2019 from 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm. Funeral Services will be held in the Funeral Home at 5:00 pm. Rev. John Schinkel of Christ Our Shepherd Lutheran Church, Newport, MI will officiate service. Cremation is to follow. In lieu of flowers contributions in his memory may be made to the Shriner's Hospital www.shrinershospitalsforchildren.org