IN MEMORIAM: Sheet Metal Workers Local 36’s Robert Louis Martin

Robert Louis Martin, a member of Sheet Metal Workers Local 36, passed away on Sept. 14, 2019 following a valiant battle against cancer. He was 56.

Brother Martin, of Fulton, Mo., was as a union sheet metal worker in the area for over 30 years and took great pride in his work, often pointing out various buildings he had worked on in the community.

He enjoyed hunting, fishing and gardening with his family, and loved spending time in the woods mushroom hunting and looking for arrowheads along the creeks. He also was a deacon at Reform Baptist Church where he spent his Sundays.

Brother Martin is survived by his mother, Sarah Martin of Fulton; wife, Elizabeth “Beth” Martin, of Fulton; sons, Cori Axel Martin (Nicole) of Hallsville, Mo., Tyler James Adams of Colorado Springs, Co., Jordan Lee Martin, of Fulton, and Kyle Edward Martin, of Fulton; brother, Richard Martin (Peggy), of Fulton; granddaughter, Sophia Martin; and nieces, Tiffany Martin (Devin Quick), and Steffany Fischer (Adam).

He was preceded in death by his father, Edward Louis Martin, and his sister, Rosemary Martin.

Memorial services were held Sept. 19, 2019, at Maupin Funeral Home in Fulton. Donations to Brother Martin’s family can be mailed to, Maupin Funeral Home, 301 Douglas Blvd., Fulton, Mo. 65251.