Stephen Martin

Thomasboro Stephen Martin 77, passed away at his home on Wednesday, September 25, 2019 in Thomasboro, IL. He was born in Paxton, IL. on July 17, 1942 the son of Robert and Inez Martin. Stephen loved to go camping and was a member of the Four Winds Camping Club. He was a Cub Scout leader, baseball coach and trustee for the Thomasboro Town Board. He also enjoyed rebuilding Corvair engines with his wife of 59 years Linda. Steven was a great friend to many and will be missed by all who knew him.

He is survived by his wife Linda, sister Martha Stone, children, Rodney Martin, Robin (Kevin) Martin, Robert (Becky) Martin, Butch (Shannon) Martin, Lynn (Joseph) Perry, twenty grandchildren, twenty three great grandchildren and one great great grandchild.

He is preceded in death by his parents.

A Celebration of Stephens Life will be held on Sunday, October 6, 2019 at Pells Park 757 E. Pells St. in Paxton, IL. from 2-5pm.

Sunset Funeral Home and Cremation Center 710 N. Neil Street Champaign IL. will be handling arrangements.