Jerrel D. Martin

Jerrel D. Martin, of Farmington, entered eternal rest on August 26, 2026, at Southbrook Skilled Nursing Home at the age of 93. He was born on February 2, 1933, in Eminence, Missouri, to Jakie and Lillie May (Becker) Martin.

Jerrel is survived by his children, Jerrel “Jerry” D. Martin, Jr. of Doe Run and Kathy Wagner of Panama City Beach, FL; his grandchildren, Amy Ketcherside (Jonathan), Carla Campbell (Roy), Jennifer Adams (Jerry), Christina Devere (Christian), Charles Roland V (Crystal), Jakie Martin (April), Jessica Zimmerman, William “Billy” Roland (Tiffany), Amanda Sullivan (Patrick), Ashley Smith (Cory), David Martin (Amanda), and Adam Martin; 29 great grandchildren; 12 great great grandchildren; his sister, Betty Martin of Overland Park, KS; along with nieces, nephews, other extended family members and friends.

Jerrel was preceded in death by his parents, Jakie Martin and Lillie May (Becker) Ragsdale; his loving wife of 66 years, Shirley Jean (Hampton) Martin; his sons, Jake Martin, David Martin, and Gregory Martin; his granddaughter, Stephanie Martin; his siblings, Mildred Tripp, Beulah Gregory, Otto Martin, Jack Martin, Bonnie Edwards, Madonna Arcand, Roy Martin, Herbert Martin, and Robert Martin; and his beloved canine companion, Max.

Jerrel proudly served his country as a veteran of the United States Air Force. He worked as a carpenter in the residential and commercial construction industry. He was a man of faith and was a member of Pendleton United Baptist Church where he taught bible study, served as a deacon, and was the Superintendent for Sunday school. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, and hanging out at Log Yard on the Current River. He will be remembered as being a jokester and being ornery but most of all as a devoted family man who loved his family and adored his grandchildren. He will be sorely missed and forever remembered by all who knew and loved him.

A visitation will be held on Friday, August 28, 2026, from 10:00 a.m. until the time of service at 1:00 p.m. at Cozean Memorial Chapel officiated by Pastor Duane Hampton. Interment at Doe Run Memorial Cemetery. Memorial donations, if desired, may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association, 11433 Olde Cabin Road, St. Louis, MO 63141 or Alzheimer's Association /stl. View the video tribute and share your condolences at cozeanfuneralhome.com.