Mr. Arthur K. Martin, age 86, Jonesborough, went home to be with the Lord, Sunday, September 27, 20015 at the Lakebridge Healthcare Center.
Mr. Martin was born in Springfield, TN and son of the late Clarence R. & Nannie Ruth Browning Martin. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Dorothy L. Ruffin Martin, and three brothers, James Martin, Bill Martin and Phillip Martin.
He was of the Baptist faith.
Mr. Martin was a United States Navy Veteran having served during the Korean War. He was a 32nd degree Mason and member of Rhea Masonic Lodge #47 F&AM.
He was President of several Die Cast Companies.
Survivors include a daughter, Lisa Stanley, Jonesborough; son, Steven K. Martin (Linda), Lakewood, NY; grandchildren, Chrissy Harding, Johnson City, Megan Wolfe (Robert), Elizabethton, Kellie Martin, Angie Martin and John Martin all of Lakewood, NY; great-grandchildren, Kya Harding, Teddy Lee Orton, Draven Harding and Colten Wolfe; sisters-in-law, Nadine Martin, Nashville and Joanne Martin, Carver, MA; and several nephews and nieces.
Funeral services will be conducted 7:00 pm Thursday, October 1, 2015 at the Dillow-Taylor Funeral Home with Pastor Nathan Jennings officiating. The family will receive friends from 5:00-7:00 pm Thursday prior to the service.
Graveside services will be conducted 2:30 pm Friday, October 2, 2015 at the Mountain Home National Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be Robert Wolfe, Ric Harding, Teddy Lee Orton, Terry Blose, Jim Buchanan, Jerry Bruce.
10/06/2015
Chrissy Harding
Papa you have been my rock my whole life. For 35 years I have lived next to you and Nana Dot from Missouri, to Oklahoma, to New York, to finally Tennessee. Living without you doesn't even feel normal. You were always there when I needed anything from money to advice and now it is so hard not to pick up the phone and call you or Nana Dot and ask question about anything and everything. I miss you so much and I am only greatful that you are in Heaven with Nana Dot and no longer in any pain. You have made a great impact on my life as well as my kids your great grandchildren Kya and Draven. Every friend that I had growing up that met you and Nana Dot said you made an impact on their lives as well. You were a great man, a wonderful father, a loving grandfather, and so much more and you will be greatly missed.
I love you Papa,
Love your #1 Chris
10/03/2015
Lisa Martin Stanley
I can not think of any words that can adequately convey how much we all love you and how much you will be missed. I will miss our times sitting at the table eating our favorite meals and watching the news together or all the other things we used to do. I will miss being able to call you or come and ask you for your advice as to what to do regarding so many things. You were the smartest and wisest man I've ever known and I consider it a great honor to have been your daughter. You molded who I am today and God has truly blessed me for giving me you as my dad! I love you dad and I am lost without you but through God's grace and promise that we will be together again one day, I will continue on and hope that I can leave my children with at least half as much wisdom as you left me. love Lisa
10/01/2015
Billie-Jean & Joe Bleil
Art, I will miss you, the time we spent working together, including our trips to Manchester. You made me feel welcome and included me in your family activities, memorable times I spent with you and Dorothy, Lisa and Steve. Even though we live miles apart, you were part of my life for many years. God bless you Art.
10/01/2015
Barbara Taylor
Lisa and Family: I am at a loss for words during this sorrowful time. Please know that I am thinking of you and praying for peace and comfort. Art was a sweet man and I know he is happy now that he and Dorothy can live their eternal life in Heaven together. Rest in Peace.
09/30/2015
Sharon Cunningham Blake
I am so sorry for your loss. Praying for comfort.
09/29/2015
Jenn & Silas Summers
Lisa & Family:
Words are difficult to find...for those who wish to comfort and for those who need the comfort. We pray that you find that comfort in each other, that God will give you strength, and that memories will stay in the foreground and provide sanctuary for all. We pray for peace...peace of mind, peace of heart, and peace knowing you did all you could for such a wonderful man. Our hearts, prayers, and thoughts are with you and your family.
09/29/2015
Raymond and Debbie Pritt
Lisa, we are very sorry for your loss, you and your family is in
our prayers. If you ever need someone to talk with I am there
for you.
