Obituary: Dennis Wayne Martin

April 24, 1952 – August 19, 2023

Dennis Wayne Martin, 71, of Springville, passed away Saturday, August 19, 2023, at his residence surrounded by his loving family. 

Born April 24, 1952, in Bedford, he was the son of Glenn Gilbert and Marguerite Louise (Millard) Martin.  He married Valarie Lynn (Sullivan) on February 20, 1985, and she survives. 

Dennis had been a heavy equipment operator in the local stone quarries and had worked for the Elliott Stone Company and Polycor Inc. for 17 years.  He enjoyed riding motorcycles, being outside, fishing, tinkering on his front porch, and riding his lawn mower. 

Surviving are his wife; children, Jessica Lynn Martin-Myers of Bedford, and Chelsey Diane Jones (Timothy) of Bedford; grandchildren, Paxton Polivick, Devin Jones, Zachary Jones, Corbin Jones, Hadlee Jones, and Waylon Jones; siblings, Gilbert Martin of Loogootee, and Bill Martin of Dewitt, Iowa.

His parents; and brother, Larry Martin, preceded him in death.

The family will receive friends from 2:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. Saturday, August 26, in the Memorial Chapel of Chastain Funeral Home & Cremation Center. Cremation to follow. 

Condolences may be sent to the family at www.chastainfuneralhome.com.