Everett F. Martin Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Everett F. Martin, 95, of St. Joseph died Friday, October 7, 2016, at the Lakeland Regional Medical Center in St. Joseph. Services celebrating his life will be held at 11 AM on Wednesday, Oct 12, at the Napier Parkview Baptist Church in Benton Harbor. Burial will follow in North Shore Memory Gardens. The visitation will begin at 10 AM until service time at the Napier Parkview Baptist Church. Memorials may be made to the Napier Parkview Baptist Church. Arrangements are by the Florin Funeral Service. 983-1514. Please share memories, messages or photos at www.florin.net. Everett was born on March 6, 1921 in Tamaroa, IL to William and Margaret Martin. He was a veteran of the US Army during WWII and served in the European theater. He married his wife, Imogene, in 1949 and she preceded him in death in 1999. Together they celebrated 50 years of marriage. Everett was an Independent Agent for IDS for many years and retired in 1986. He loved the sport of golfing and enjoyed softball, football, and boxing which he did in the service. His favorite team was the New England Patriots. He was a strong man who was a kind and gentle individual. His family includes his son, Joe Martin; his grandchildren, Kelly Martin and Ginger Martin-Bowling and his special friend, Pat Hennesey. He was also preceded in death by his parents and his brother, Raymond Martin

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Everett F. Martin

March 6, 1921 - October 7, 2016