Monte Martin

October 27, 1947 - April 8, 2016

Booneville, KY – Monte Harold Martin, age 68, husband of Melanie, departed this life on Friday, April 8, 2016, after fighting cancer for a number of years. Monte was born on October 27, 1947, in Dayton, Montgomery County, OH to the late Harold J. Martin and Arlene (Monthei) Martin. He had worked for Levi Straus Corporation until his retirement 12 years ago. Monte enjoyed playing golf with his many friends at the Sag Hollow Golf Course and the Beattyville Golf Course. He was a member of the Shroyer Road Baptist Church located in Kettering, OH and had attended Rock Springs Primitive Baptist Church in the Green Hall community of Owsley County for many years since moving to Kentucky. He enjoyed music and loved singing the old hymns of praise. Monte is survived by his loving wife of 45 years, Melanie Spicer Martin, 2 daughters: Megan and Missy Martin, both of Cincinnati, OH, Mother in law; Ada Spicer of Booneville, KY, 2 brothers in law; Tommy Spicer of Beattyville, KY and Mark Spicer of Wilmington, OH. and many other loving family members and friends. Monte was preceded in death by his parents, Harold and Arlene Martin and his father in law Sam Spicer. Funeral Services will be held Tuesday, April 12, 2016, at 1:00 PM at Booneville Funeral Home with Pastors Doug Meeks, Dennis Holt and Paul Trautner officiating. Visitation will be held on Tuesday, April 12, 2016 from 11:00AM-1:00 PM at the Booneville Funeral Home. Monte will be laid to rest in the Riverview Cemetery located in Beattyville, KY. To leave the family a special message visit www.boonevillekyfuneralhome.com. The Booneville Funeral Home is in charge of all arrangements.