Born on February 24, 1943 in Village, AR; he was the son of Martin Olin Machen Sr. and Opaline Johnson Machen. Martin was a member of St. Mary's Episcopal Church where he had served on the vestry and as Junior Warden. Martin was a graduate of the University of Arkansas. He retired from Cooper Tire as Human Resource Manager. Martin enjoyed family gatherings especially beginning around his grandchildren along with hunting and fishing. He was preceded in death by his parents and a son Steve Machen.
Survivors are his wife Jo Jordan Colvin Machen; sons Jeff Machen (Vicki) of El Dorado and Joey Machen of Taylor, AR; a sister Becky Hogan (Raymond) of El Dorado; stepsons Mike and David Colvin. Along with grandchildren Cody Machen, Austin Machen, Jacob Machen and Nathan Machen and great grandchildren Savannah, Georgia, and Mason Machen.
A visitation will be at Young's Funeral Directors Thursday 11:30 am to 1:30 pm. Followed by services at St. Mary’s Episcopal Church at 2 pm with Father Robert Wetherington officiating. Interment will follow at Village Cemetery in Village, AR.
Memorials may be made to Life Touch Hospice, 2301 Champagnolle Road, El Dorado, AR 71730.
An online registry is available at www.youngfuneralhome.com.
