Earnest was a lifetime member of VFW Post 6957 of Haysville and was a Haysville Little League Baseball Coach.
Preceded by parents Wilburn and Floy (Flood) Martin, brothers Jerry, Jack, Bob, Arlye, Doyle and Billy Dean, sisters Wandena, Maxine and his son Steven Ray.
Survived by his loving wife of 59 years Wordna, children Joyce (Paul) Mattucci, Dianna (Kenny Siems) Clay, Perry (Christine) Martin, Alan (Bobbi) Martin, Thomas (Liz) Martin, Jeff (Missy) Martin, 13 grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren.
Celebration of Life Visitation 6-8pm, Thurs. April 12, 2012 at DeVorss Flanagan-Hunt Chapel.
Memorial to Amedisys Hospice of Wichita, 250 W. Douglas Suite 101, Wichita, KS 67202.