Ken Martin
Charles Kenneth Martin III (1965-2024)- was a devoted husband, loving father, and wonderful Papa to his 5 grandkids. On November 2nd Charles, better known as Ken or Kenny, age 58, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on December 1st, 1965, in Flint, MI to Charles Martin II and Margie McBride. Ken was a faithful member and deacon of his church for many years where he loved to serve by playing the drums. He enjoyed fellowshipping with his family, hunting, and enjoying God’s creation outdoors. Though saddened by his passing, Ken’s family and friends find peace knowing that he is spending eternity with his Heavenly Father.
He is survived by his wife of 38 years and high school sweetheart, Sandy Martin, his two daughters, Katie Wylie (Bill) and Brooke Rightler (Joel), his five grandchildren, William, Dalton, Evelynn, Kenneth, and Joel Jr., his father Charles Martin II (Shelly), his mother Margie McBride, his sister Fern Shaffer (Tim) and several aunts, uncles, nieces, and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his stepfather Aubrey McBride, and his aunt Diane Martin
Our family would like to say a special thank you to his hospice nurse, Carla, for helping make a very painful situation a little bit easier. We would also like to say a thank you to Fern and Tim Shaffer, Caroline and Al Finley, Ralph and Gale Marcotte, Adam Finley, Rachel Vincent, Lauren Hilley, and Lesa Joubran for surrounding us as we said goodbye to the man who had the greatest impact on all of us.
There will be a viewing for family and friends to come and spend time with the family and reflect on the impact Ken had on all our lives. This viewing will be Thursday November 7th from 4:00 – 8:00 pm at Cornerstone Baptist Church in Swartz Creek, MI.
A Celebration of Life will be held on Friday, November 8th at 2:00 pm at Cornerstone Baptist Church in Swartz Creek, MI.
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So sorry to hear about Ken’s passing. We rejoice with you that he is with his Savior Jesus Christ in his forever home. Praying for all of you. Hugs to all.
We are so sorry for your loss. Ken was a wonderful and Godly man. We think of our time as a church family fondly and are truly saddened to hear of Ken’s passing. Your family will be in our prayers. We pray the Lord gives you strength and comfort in the coming days.
We are sad hearing of this wonderful friend passing. Sending prayers 🙏 an love.
So sorry for your families loss. Charles was an awesome classmate and a down the road neighbor. My twin sister Suzanne and I chuckled when we found out we were all born on the same day, the same month and the same year and at the same hospital just hours apart. Hope you all find peace and treasure your memories.
I am so sorry for your loss. He was an awesome classmate
The impact that you two have made in me will forever live in my heart ❤️
Love, Tabitha
We are so sorry for your loss. Praying for you all as you try to move forward without him. What a blessing, though, to know he is in the arms of Jesus!
Praying 🙏🏻 for you all at this time,
Rejoicing with you all, knowing Kenny is with our LORD in heaven.
I was sincerest condolenc to the Martin family. Kenny was a friend and coworker. We had many many, many, many, many, many, many many lunches with Kenny. He would always play the airdrums in the car on the way to our meals. I will miss him
So sorry to hear about Ken’s passing. I will never forget the moment worke with him. I will miss him
Brooke and family,
We are so sorry to hear of your dad’s passing. We know how special he was to you. You would always be smiling from ear to ear whenever you shared a story about him and we know how you loved working with him. We were glad to have met him and we pray that your wonderful memories will help give you comfort in the days ahead. Love you. Your Hastings parents, 🙂 Jill and Brad Van Zyl
Philippians 1:3-6 -“I thank my God in all my remembrance of you…
because of your partnership in the gospel from the first day until now.”
Well done good and faithful servant.
My family’s condolences, Ken was good friend & co-worker, good memories back in the day. RIP Ken 🙏🏻
I’m so sorry for your loss Mrs. Martin, Katie, Brooke, and family. Mr. Martin was the BEST AND HE WILL TRULY BE MISSED!! I appreciate the example he lead as a man of God and I will never forget all of the good memories I have of him as my youth leader when I was a teen. My thoughts and prayers are with you all at this time.
Love you guys!!
We are so very sorry for your loss Sandy, Katie, Brooke & family. Our hearts hurt for you and we ask God for comfort and strength for your family. We rejoice to know that Kenny is now healed and we will see him again one day. May you feel God’s presence and loving arms around you now and in the days to come. We love you and miss you all.
My wife and I have many memories of Ken and Sandy at
Twin Cities Baptist they were the perfect couple heaven will be a brighter place because of you. May God bless!
Byron & Deb Lewis
I’m deeply sorry to hear about Ken’s passing. May he rest in peace.
When I first joined the company, Ken sat right across from me. I was always cold, so I kept a space heater under my desk to stay warm. Even though it made Ken hot and uncomfortable, he never complained. That’s just the kind of thoughtful, patient person he was.
I’m so very sorry to hear that Kenny has passed away, but it’s relieving to know that he’s no longer suffering. Our family loves you guys!!! I cherish all of our wonderful memories from Twin Cities!! We’re praying for you guys as you walk this new journey in life. Heaven gets sweeter every day!!!
Love,
Sarah (Balcer) & Family
Craig and I are so very sorry to hear of Ken’s passing. We’re sure there was a party in Heaven as he was celebrated for a job well done. And although Ken couldn’t claim victory over Cancer he’s had victory over death through our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ! Praise God!! We will be keeping your family in our prayers Sandy. My heart truly breaks 💔 for you.