Kenneth Lewis Martin

Kenneth Lewis Martin, age 71 of Gatlinburg, Tennessee passed away peacefully Saturday, April 13, 2002 at his home while surrounded by his loving family. Mr. Martin was born in Port Jervis, New York on March 1, 1931. He was a United States Navy veteran and served in the Korean Conflict. Mr. Martin was preceded in death by his father Joseph Lewis Martin and son, Michael. Survivors are his mother, Helen Martin; wife Carmen Martin; son, Kenneth J. Martin and wife Diane and grandchildren Kayla, Christine, and David; step-sons Brian and granddaughter Cecelia; Steven and his wife Michelle and grandchildren Brooke and Adam; Christopher and his wife Gaelle; brothers, Ray Martin and his wife Doris; Doug Martin and his wife Deanna; and nieces and nephews. A memorial service will be held at a later date by his son in Flint, Michigan. Memorial donations may be made to Hospice of East Tennessee, P.O. Box 22, Knoxville,Tennessee 37901-9932. The family would like to express their thanks to those who kept Ken in their thoughts and prayers during his illness. Arrangments were handled by Atchley Funeral Home, Sevierville,TN. (www.atchleyfuneralhome.com)