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BOURBON – Terry R. Martin, 79, a 46-year resident of Bourbon, and current resident of Mentone, passed away on Friday, Feb. 9, 2024, in Peabody Nursing Home of North Manchester.
Terry was born on May 22, 1944, to Arthur Clarence Martin and Bernice Neel Martin in Nashville, Tenn. He graduated from Plymouth High School in 1962 before joining the Marine Corps where he served from 1963 to 1973 and deployed twice to Vietnam. He married Carolyn Hepler on Dec. 24, 1967, in Foster Chapel Church of Bourbon.
He was a member of the NRA, CB Clubs, Sheriff’s Association, American Legion, VFW, DAV and Wounded Warriors. He worked as a telephone data technician for United Telephone in Plymouth and Sprint Telephone in Warsaw. He enjoyed target shooting, fishing and spending time with his family.
Terry is survived by his wife, Carolyn Martin; his sons, Jeffrey (Kaori) Martin, of Westfield; Jonathan (Janisa) Martin, of Mentone; his brother, Phillip (Sherrie) Martin, of Plymouth; his grandchildren: Brett Martin, Aya Martin, Maki Martin, Jun Martin, Yuki Martin, Tyler Martin, Coby Martin, Bryson Martin, Clark Martin, Addison Martin; and his great-grandchild, August Mesteller.
Terry was preceded in death by his parents, Arthur and Bernice Martin; and his brother, Ronald Martin.
A visitation will be held on Monday, Feb, 19 from noon to 3 p.m. at Deaton-Clemens Funeral Home, 115 S. Main St., Bourbon. A funeral service will follow at 3 p.m. with Pastor Kenneth Cooke officiating. Marine military services will also be held. The burial will take place in Sandridge Cemetery, Bourbon.
Memorial donations may be made to Faith First Fellowship Church, 204 N. Washington St., Bourbon, IN 46504.
Thank you to all our friends and community for your support during this difficult time.
Deaton-Clemens Funeral Home is honored to be providing services in celebrating the life of Terry and wishes to express our deepest condolences to the family.
Friends are invited to sign the online guest book and share memories with the family at: www.deatonclemensfh.com.
