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Celebration of Life: 6 p.m. on Friday evening, August 16, 2024, at Frank & Bright Funeral Home
Visitation: 4-6 p.m. on Friday at the funeral home
Larry Stephen Martin, age 54, of Flora, Illinois, passed away Sunday morning, August 11, 2024, at Clay County Hospital.
He was born March 6, 1970, in Flora, the son of John Madison and Carolyn J. (Mayo) Martin Jr. He was united in marriage to Angela Lee Owen on July 29, 1993, and together they shared 31 wedding anniversaries.
Larry worked as a team leader at North American Lighting in Flora for 12 years. He was full of knowledge and always kept up with the news. Larry enjoyed playing video games and was a big fan of Sci-Fi movies, especially Star Wars and Star Trek, and always looked forward to time spent with his grandkids.
He is survived by his wife: Angela Martin of Flora; 3 children: Chandra Martin of Flora, Alexander Martin of Flora, and Madison (Quentin) Young of Clay City; 2 grandchildren: Lilly Young and Garrett Young, both of Clay City; mother: Carolyn J. Martin; bonus children: Brandon O’Conner, Sherayeah Blackledge, Mychal Bush-King, Myles Bush-King, MyLinn Bush-King, Mykell Bush-King, and Tasha Gray; a brother: Gary Martin of Flora; and 2 sisters: Suzanne Acree of Flora and Teresa Martin (Rendell Dingman) of Cisne.
He was preceded in death by his father: John M. Martin Jr.; 3 sisters: Nancy Lagle, Carolyn Byers, and Vicki Burkett; mother and father-in-law: David and Anna Owen; 2 brothers-in-law: Carol Lagle and Steve Acree “Lumpy”; and a sister-in-law: Becky Martin.
A Celebration of Life ceremony will be held at 6 p.m. on Friday evening, August 16, 2024, at Frank & Bright Funeral Home in Flora with Jim Earleywine officiating. A visitation will be held from 4-6 p.m. on Friday at the funeral home. Memorial donations are suggested to the family to assist with final expenses, and these will be accepted through the funeral home. To share a condolence or memory, visit: www.frankandbright.com
Words can’t express the shock and sorrow. Sending love and prayers to you all.
Angela and family: Words cannot express my sorrow for all of you with Larry’s passing. I will be thinking about you in the coming days along with the rest of your family. My deepest condolences.
So sorryvfor your loss
We are so very sorry for your loss. 🙏🏻🙏🏻
My heart hurts for the entire Martin family. You are in my thoughts and prayers. Much love to you all.♥️
So sorry for your loss Angela, you are in my thoughts and prayers!
Heartfelt condolences go out to Angela and the entire family. Keeping you all in our thoughts and prayers.
My prayers & condolences to the family 🙏
Prayers for the Family.
Gary & Family; We are sorry for your loss. Prayers for all during this sad time.
We are so very sorry for your loss!! You all will be in our prayers!!
We are so sorry for your loss. Our prayers are with Angie, Carolyn, Gary and your entire families. Sending love and hugs. May God comfort all of you at this heartbreaking time. ❤️
We are so very sorry for your loss!! You all will be in our prayers!!
So sorry to hear of Larry's passing, Angela. Condolences to you and your family. You all are in our thoughts and prayers for peace and comfort. 🙏🙏❤️
My sincere condolences go out to Angela and Family. Thinking of you. …Beth(flora rehab)
So sorry for the loss of larry. He was a great guy and always a joy being around him and angela. My thoughts and prayers are with you all during this sad sad time. Lots of hugs to all of you. Until we meet again larry may you rest in peace. Fly high my friend.
Angela, Words can not express enough, I know Larry is gonna be missed by so many he touched alot of lives. I know he will always be watching over you and the kids. Sending our Prayers. Love you Sis
Thoughts, prayers and hugs
Suzanne, Gary and family, I’m so very sorry for your loss. Prayers of comfort and peace in the coming days.
I am so very sorry to learn of Larry's passing. He always treated me like family. Love yall very much and though I can't be there please know you are all in thoughts and prayers. God will get you thru this difficult time and he will always be there for you.
So sorry for your loss. Prayers of comfort for you Angela and all your family and friends.
So sorry for your loss Angela. Prayers of comfort for you and all your family and friends.
Sending sincere condolences to the family at this difficult time. The family continues in my thoughts and prayers daily.
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