Mr. Sidney Burton Martin, age 72, passed away Saturday October 23, 2021 at Cookeville Regional Hospital from a lingering illness. Sidney was born on August 1, 1949 to the late Rayburn and Thelma DeLong Martin. He was a graduate of Van Buren County High School Class of 1967 and a resident of the Laurelburg Community of Van Buren County. Sidney loved his little place on earth and enjoyed working in his yard. He was of the Baptist faith and was retired from Nissan.
Sidney is survived by his loving family, wife; Paulette Hale Martin, sons; Chad Martin and Adam Martin, daughters; Jania Marsh, Dawn Giebel and Casey (Chris) Jebelian, grandchildren; Timothy, Kendra, Skylan, Harley, Logan, Silas, Ayden, Hunter and Brooklyn, great-grandchildren; Truett, Branch, Colt, Miraclelyn, Wales and two more on the way, stepchildren; Shanna McCormick and Tara Lewis, step grandchildren; Ben Roller and Michael Rutledge. Extended family and a multitude of friends also survive.
Funeral services will be held Monday November 1, 2021 at 2:00pm in the Layne Chapel with Bro. Bob McCoy officiating. Burial will follow in the Long Cemetery. Visitation hours are Monday 9:00am till time of service at 2:00pm.
In lieu of flowers the family request donations to the Long Cemetery Trust Fund for the upkeep of the cemetery.
Send condolences to the family at www.laynefuneralhome.com
Layne Funeral Home & Cremation Services of Spencer in charge of arrangements. (931) 946-4444
