This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: MARTIN, JOHNCOCK, CRAKER, ARNEY Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/QFB.2ACE/1642 Message Board Post: MARTIN, Richard N. Delton Passed away July 28, 2005, in Kalamazoo. Mr Martin was born September 27, 1929, in Barry County, Michigan, the son of Raymond and Gladys (Johncock) Martin. A graduate of Elk River High School, Elk River, Minnesota, he served his country in the Marine Corp. during the Korean War. On September 1, 1956, in Cloverdale, MI, he married Margery Craker, who survives. A master mechanic, Mr. Martin was a loyal employee of Hastings Motor Sales and Dewey's Car Palace for over twenty years. he was very active and involved with the Bernard Historical Museum for many years, where he was past president, and also an active member of Faith United Methodist Church, Delton. Mr. Martin enjoyed farming as a hobby, collecting antique tractors, and he especially loved and enjoyed his children and grandchildren. Also surviving are his children, Ruth (Tim) Arney of Holland, MI, Michael (Kathy) Martin of Poway, CA, Margaret Martin of Delton, and Roger (Roxanne) Martin of Kalamazoo; a brother, Robert ! Martin of Foreston, MN; seven grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents. The family will receive friends Sunday 2:00 - 4:00 and 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. at the WILLIAMS - GORES FUNERAL HOME Delton Funeral services will be conducted Monday, August 1, 2005, 11:00 a.m. at Faith United Methodist Church, 503 S. Grove (M-43), Delton, Pastors Dennis Siddall and Elmer Faust officiating. Interment Prairieville Cemetery. Memorial contributions to the Bernard Historical Museum or Delton Women's Center will be appreciated. Published in the Kalamazoo Gazette from 7/29/2005 - 7/30/2005. (Posted by a volunteer-no family connection)