Monroe Martin 90, of Richmond, Kentucky formerly of Kennett, Missouri passed away on January 8, 2023. He was born January 18, 1932, in Holland Missouri, the son of William Carl Sr. "Pete" and Ruby Irene (Jackson) Martin.

Monroe was born and raised just north of Holland, Missouri, also known to the locals as Gambling Oaks. He married Peggy Thompson on January 25, 1951, in Holland, Missouri. Peggy and Monroe built a life full of happy times and made many memories with their family, raising two daughters Nola and Sherry. He made a career working as a Bread delivery driver for many years. He later became the supervisor for Wonder Bread. He loved to hunt and fish and could tell many stories about his experiences.  In his later life, he moved to Kentucky where he lived surrounded by beautiful trees and rolling hills with a nice sitting porch overlooking the pond and all of nature to enjoy.

He was preceded in death by his parents Pete and Ruby, and his wife Peggy on February 14, 1995. Four Brothers: William Carl Martin Jr. "Dub", Delbert Wayne Martin "Joe", Bruce Leon Martin, and Floyd Pickney Martin.

He is survived by:

1 Sister: Ruby Carlene (Martin) Brewer and her husband Joe of Jonesboro, AR

2 daughters: Nola Jean Coffer of Reelfoot Lake, TN

Sherry Malyn Cooper and her husband David of Waddy, KY

6 Grandchildren: Wendy Renee Jackson and her husband Rod of Springfield, MO

Jeremy Lynn Jackson of Richmond, KY

Nelson Northern and his wife Danielle of Reelfoot Lake, TN

Amy Beth Cooper-Puckett and her husband Steven of Shelbyville, KY

Jarred David Cooper and his wife Rebecca of Dubai UAE

Ryan Martin Cooper and his wife Johnna of Shelbyville, KY

14 Great Grandchildren: Reed Jackson, Turner Jackson, Nick Johnson, Hunter Jackson, Anna Jackson, Vincent Jackson, Madison Northern, Daniel Northern, Taylor Puckett, Avyn Puckett, Connor Cooper, Cade Cooper, Asa Cooper, and Kipton Cooper.

Funeral services were held on Saturday January 14, 2023, at the John W. German Funeral Home with Reverend Susan Barton officiating, with the visitation from 10-12 the same day. Pall Bearers were Daniel Northern, Jeremy Jackson, Nelson Northern, Ryan Cooper, Steve Puckett, and Heath Martin. Honorary Pallbearers were Joe Wayne Martin, John Mark Martin, Carl Martin, Randy Bruce Martin, and Bryan Waldrop. Interment was in the Pemiscot Memorial Gardens in Caruthersville, Missouri.

John W. German Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.