Francis possessed a devoted and driven persona. Francis worked for Chicago Northwestern Railroad for 38 years. He was also a businessman, owning his own medical equipment company for over 28 years, Fox Medical Company in Collinsville. Francis married Janice Holle, on January 22, 2002. He enjoyed golfing, tending to his home and yard, and being outdoors. His most precious memories were those spent with his family and friends. He was a loving husband, father, grandpa, great-grandpa, uncle, and friend. He will truly be missed by all who knew and loved him.
He was preceded in death by his parents; Francis and Sabre (nee Maddox) Martin, his siblings; James M. Martin, Charles M. Martin, Woodford V. Martin, Sandford Martin, Sherman Martin, Ester Violet in infancy, Margie M. Wente, and Imogene Vaughn, his nieces; Jeanne Dana, Sandra Laughlin, Terry Lynn Donahue, his nephews; Charles Vaughn, James H. Martin Jr, and his great nephew Scott Vaughn.
Surviving him are his loving wife of 15 years, Janice (nee Holle) Martin, his children; Vernon Francis (Barbara) Martin, James Alan (Teri) Martin, Kevin Michael Martin, Byron Keith Martin, Brian Kent Martin, Alicia Renee (Steve) Jawor, and Thomas Daniel (Leah) Martin, a number of grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces, nephews and his loving furry companion “Fluffy”.
In lieu of flowers, memorials are appreciated to Vitas Hospice and/or Janice Martin, for contributions the Martin Family Memorial Bench to be installed at Lake View Memorial Gardens Cemetery. Additional memories and condolences may be made online at www.lakeviewfuneralhm.com
Visitation: Friends and family may visit from 11:00 am until 2:00 pm, Thursday, May 31, 2018 at Lake View Funeral Home, 5000 N Illinois Street, Fairview Heights, IL 62208.
Funeral Services: Funeral Services will be held immediately following visitation at 2:00 pm, Thursday, May 31, 2018. Interment to take place at Lake View Memorial Gardens Cemetery, Fairview Heights, IL.
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