Allen Martin passed away in Brighton, Mich. on Friday, January 8, at the age of 93 with his beloved wife, Bonnie, by his side. Born in Kentucky he was drafted into the army near the close of WWII, then he became Detroit police officer and served there for over 25 years. He was a member of a Baptist church wherever he lived and enjoyed singing in the church choir.
Survivors include his wife, Bonnie; daughter, Marilyn Carlson of Fla.; daughters, Carolyn Kruse of Colo., Evelyn Bowser of Calif.; son, Doug Martin of Pa.; step-sons, Gene Keeler, Dean Keeler and Doug Keeler all of Mich. numerous grandchildren & great-grandchildren.
A graveside service will be held for him at 1 p.m. on Saturday, January 16th at Corley Chapel Cemetary in Graham, KY on State Route 175. A memorial service is planned for a later date in Michigan. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made in Allen’s name to the Robert Jeffress Ministry, Pathway to Victory, @ ptv.org. Gary’s Funeral Home Inc. in Greenville is in charge of arrangements.
