Sammie Andrew Martin was born April 8, 1940 the son of Charles Andrew Martin and Pearl Mae (Holloway) Martin. He passed away June 20, 2015 at his home in Mountain View, MO at the age of 75 years.
Sammie was united in marriage to Evelyn (Vermillion) Pollman on December 25, 1959.
He was preceded in death by his parents Charles and Pearl Martin; his wife Evelyn; one son Clinton Martin, one infant brother Alan, one brother Gary Martin; two infant sisters Mary and Wanda, three sisters Bessie McMillan, Velma Mitchell, and Katie Knight; and one grandson Luke Martin.
Sam is survived by four children Bryan Martin of Desoto, MO; Jackie Layman Mountain View, MO; Evanna Koogler of Winona, MO; and Rona Cinciripini of Ste Genevieve, MO; eight grandchildren Riketta Renegar of Mountain View, MO; Rick Koogler of Hillsboro, MO; Amanda Sansegraw of Potosi, MO; Henry Cinciripini of Potosi, MO; Anna Martin of Winona, MO; Jacob Martin of Jacksonville, FL, Nicole Martin of DeSoto, MO, and Brandon Layman of San Antonio, TX;; thirteen great grandchildren: Frankie and Rickie Renegar; Jenna Koogler, Gilbert Werner, Olivia, Celeste and Macon Sansegraw; Silas and Celia Cinciripini; Andrew, Jack, and Lucas Layman, and Cannon Feldbaumer, two great-great grandchildren Blake Renegar and Brilynn Renegar; four brothers Bud Martin of Van Buren, MO, Gerald Martin of Winona, MO; John Martin of Winona, MO, and Ronnie Martin of Winona, MO; four sisters Nellie Wurth of Dellwood, MO; Susie Elliott of Bandon, OR; Myrtle Petty of Winona, MO and Brenda Harris of Ellsinore, MO; and a host of nieces and nephews.
Sam was a member of the Horner Church. He was a master carpenter and worked in both residential and commercial construction. Sam was a member of Carpenters Union Local 73 in St. Louis MO. He enjoyed spending time in the outdoors, was an avid hunter, and enjoyed fishing. Sam was an ardent St. Louis Cardinals Fan. He also enjoyed watching the old Westerns, especially John Wayne movies. Sam enjoyed collecting John Deere memorabilia, coins, and knives, especially Case knives.
Funeral Services will be held Tuesday, June 23, 2015 at 1PM at the Duncan Funeral Chapel in Winona with Sister Melba Snider and Brother Roy Snider officiating. Interment will be in Horner Cemetery under the direction of Duncan Funeral Home of Winona, MO.