Boyd Maryland Martin, Jr.

Boyd Maryland Martin Jr., 87, of Springfield, passed away at Republic Nursing and Rehab on Wednesday, May 6, 2020. He was born on Wednesday, April 12, 1933 in Gibson County, Tenn., to Boyd M. Martin, Sr. and Eddie Lee Stephens.
Martin served in the Korean War from 1950-1953, earning a Bronze Star with Valor. He married Helen Lane Brown in 1959 and together they shared 45 loving years before her passing in 2004. Boyd was an automotive mechanic by trade.
Martin was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, one son Ronnie Wayne, one daughter Teresa Cook and one brother Jackie Martin.
Martin is survived by his three children Mary Woods (husband Bill) of Springfield; Charles Martin (wife Linda) of Republic; and Dean Martin of Springfield;  one son-in-law Bob Cook of Buffalo; two sisters Anna Lou Fowler of Florida and Linda Choate (husband Bob) of Tennessee, seven grandchildren; three great-grand children and numerous nieces, nephews, friends and family.
A visitation was Tuesday, May 12, 2020 from 6-8 p.m. at the Klingner-Cope Family Funeral Home, Springfield, with funeral services following at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, May 13, 2020. Memorial contributions can be made to the D.A.V., 2525 E. Division, Springfield, MO 65803.