Cecil Harvey Martin's Obituary
Cecil Harvey Martin, age 76, of Savoy, IL formerly of Casey, IL passed away at 10:18 p.m. on Monday, September 18, 2017 at Carle Hospital, Urbana, IL. He was born November 6, 1940 in Yale, IL, the son of Roy Forrest Martin and Ella Belle Baker Martin. On March 9, 1962 he married Kazuko Yamamoto in Yokohama, Japan.Survivors include his wife of fifty-five years, Kazuko Martin of Savoy, IL; son, Toby Brien Martin (Cathy) of Pearland, TX; daughter, Regina Christine Leuck (Timothy) of Champaign, IL; grandchildren, Kristen Nicole Leuck, Jarrett James Leuck, Casey Brianne Martin, Riley Quinn Martin and Kelsey Renee Martin; sisters, Carol Faye Farrell (William) of Casey, IL and Deborah Belle Pillers of Roscoe, IL and many friends and comrades. He was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Alan Eugene Martin and sister, Barbara Ann Tarr Finn.Cecil was a 1958 graduate of Casey High School. He later earned his Bachelor and Master"™s degrees from Eastern Illinois University. Cecil proudly served his country in the US Navy from July 23, 1958 to April 30, 1979. During his lifetime career he attained the rank of Lieutenant in the US Navy; he was awarded many medals including the Navy Cross, Bronze Star and Purple Heart. Cecil enjoyed carpentry and wood carving. He was well known for his one of a kind wood carvings, many of which he donated and sold for charity.Funeral services will be conducted at 1 p.m. on Saturday, September 23, 2017 at Markwell Funeral Home with Rev. Gene Ellis officiating. Visitation will be held from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. prior the service at Markwell Funeral Home, 200 N. Central Ave., Casey, IL. Burial will be held in Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, VA at a later date.Memorial donations may be made to the American Cancer Society, 675 E. Linton, Springfield, IL 62703 or St. Jude Children"™s Research Hospital, 262 Danny Thomas Place, Memphis, TN 38105.To view the full obituary, send a condolence message, light a candle or post photos, visit www.markwellfuneralhome.com. Markwell Funeral Home of Casey, IL is in charge of the arrangements. SERVICES Visitation Saturday, September 23, 2017 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM Markwell Funeral Home 200 N. Central Ave. Casey, Illinois 62420 Funeral Service Saturday, September 23, 2017 1:00 PM Markwell Funeral Home 200 N. Central Ave. Casey, Illinois 62420
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