Robert E. Martin, formerly of Carrier Mills

Robert E. Martin, 79, of Herrin, passed away 4:38 p.m. Friday, March 15, 2019 at his residence.

Robert was a retired truck driver for Russell Oil Co. and was a former coal miner. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army, serving during the Vietnam War. He was also a member of the Herrin American Legion Post No. 645.

Robert was born Jan. 28, 1940 in Carrier Mills, to Irvin D. and Lillian Fern (Hilliard) Martin. Robert was united in marriage with Ruby Jane Brookhouse. She preceded him in death on Dec. 23, 2012.

He is survived by a sister and brother-in-law, Shirley and Bill Turner of Harrisburg; two brothers and a sister-in-law, James and Judy Martin of Chrisman and Ronald Martin of Newman.

He was preceded in death by his wife, parents and a brother, Donald Martin.

Services will begin at 1 p.m. Thursday, March 21, 2019 at Meredith-Waddell Funeral Home, with the Rev. Don Colson officiating. Visitation will be held from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the funeral home. Burial with military graveside rites will be conducted by the American Legion Post No. 178 of Villa Ridge and the Illinois Army National Guard Honors Detail will be in Mount Pisgah Cemetery at Wetaug.