Gary Martin, 62, of Bedford, passed away on Wednesday, April 10, 2024, at the St. Vincent
Hospital in Evansville, IN. Born October 15, 1961, in Bedford, he was the son of William
Edward Martin and Amanda Jane (Russell) Hopkins. He was raised in the home of Hazel
Russell.
Gary worked at Appleacres as an orchard manager and cider maker for 45 years. He was a
member of the Bedford Boat and Sportsman’s Club and was of the Christian Faith. He was a
lifelong mechanic; he could fix and build pretty much anything there was. He loved spending
time with his family, especially his grandchildren.
Gary is survived by two daughters, Stormi Taylor and Allisha (Andy) Yost; one son, Brandon
(Kirsten) Martin; eight grandchildren, Tyler Frazier, Austin Frazier, Kendra Taylor, Dayson
Martin, Woodson Yost, Gavin Martin, Case Martin, and Lynlee Martin; four great grandchildren,
Riverlyn, Lakelyn, Oakley, Braxton, and one on the way; two brothers, Larry and Richard
Martin; as well as several nieces and nephews.
Gary was preceded in death by his parents; and one brother Alan Martin.
A funeral service for Gary will be held at 11:00am at the Ferguson-Lee Chapel of Thorne-George
Family Funeral Homes on Tuesday, April 16, 2024. Burial will follow at Mt. Olive cemetery in
Williams. Visiting hours will be from 4:00pm to 7:00pm on Monday, April 15, 2024, also at the
Ferguson-Lee Chapel.
Memories and condolences may be shared online at www.FergusonLee.com.
