Mr. Brent Martin, 43, of Benton, died on Saturday, Dec. 2, 2017. Born Wednesday, Aug. 14, 1974, in Paducah, he was a member of Grand Rivers United Methodist Church. He worked 23 years at CCMA, was a 23-year member of UAW and was currently an operator for Paducah Gear & Machine Co. He was also a volunteer for Habitat for Humanity.
Mr. Martin is survived by his wife Emily (Jones) Martin of Benton; mother Deloris (O’Bryan) Martin of Grand Rivers; brothers, Bryan Martin and Robin Martin, both of Grand Rivers, and Robert Martin of Calhoun; and several nieces and nephews.
Mr. Martin was preceded in death by his father, Charles Robert Martin.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 6, 2017, at Grand Rivers United Methodist Church with Rev. John Bedwell and Jeff Edwards officiating. Burial will follow in Dixon Cemetery in Grand Rivers.
Visitation will be held between the hours of 5-8 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 5, 2017, at Collier Funeral Home, 211 W 5th St, Benton, KY. Additional visitation will begin at 10 a.m. at Grand Rivers United Methodist Church until the funeral hour on Wednesday, Dec. 6, 2017.
In lieu of flowers the donations can be made to the Wiles Children Scholarship Fund c/o CFSB, PO BOX 467, Benton, KY 42025.