Edward Martin Sr.

Edward Joseph "Mutt" Martin, Sr., 82, of Bonne Terrepassed away May 22, 2014 at his residence with his family at his side. He wasborn February 24, 1932 in Bonne Terre. He proudly served his country in theUnited States Army during the Korean War, receiving three Bronze Stars. Heretired from General Motors and was a member of the U.A.W. Local 2250 and acharter member of V.F.W. Post 6883. He was preceded in death by his parents, Joe andJesse Mae (Cook) Martin; son, Gary Wayne Miller; six brothers, Pete Martin,Rollie "Lefty" Conway, Harrison Conway, John Conway, Tony Conway and Pee WeeConway; first wife, Christola Martin Lauck.Mutt is survived by his wife, Gladys (Hunter)Martin; nine children, Debbie "Kelly" Cate (Don Ames), Karen Brewer, BobbyMartin, Kimberly (Randy) Mazzola, Paul (Denita) King, Ray (Bobbi) King, MicheleCopeland (Bubby Moss), Eddie Martin, Jr., Christina (Joey) Reed; twenty-fivegrandchildren; nineteen great-grandchildren. Several nieces, nephews andfriends also survive. Visitation will be Monday, May 26, 2014 from 4:00 PMuntil 9:00 PM at the C. Z. Boyer & Son Funeral Home in Bonne Terre. Servicewill be Tuesday at 11:00 AM at the C. Z. Boyer & Son Chapel in Bonne Terrewith Rev. John Kee officiating. Interment with Full Military Honors will followat Bonne Terre Cemetery. Memorials may be made to American Cancer Society.