Anthony E. “Tony” Martin, 80, of Paducah passed away at 9:28 AM on Wednesday, February 26, 2025 at Baptist Health in Paducah.
Mr. Martin was a Heavy Equipment Operator for Atofina Chemicals, longtime Softball and Basketball Coach in Reidland for Khoury League. He was a member of Reidland Baptist Church. He loved his truck, 1999 Ford Lightning.
He is survived by his wife of 59 years, Sandy Martin of Paducah; two daughters, Michelle Martin of Paducah, Jennifer (Art) Gillespie of Sunnyvale, CA; four grandchildren, Emma Mitchell, Jake Mitchell, Friday Gillespie, Finn Gillispie; three nieces, Christina, Debbie, Shauna; seven nephews, Allen, Ron, Greg, Jody, Jason, Bradley, Cecil; several cousins.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Glenn Edwin Martin and Mary Thelma (Wilkey) Martin; three brothers, Jimmy Martin, Billy Martin, Phillip Martin; one niece, Robin Martin.
Funeral services will begin at 2:00 PM on Sunday, March 2, 2025 at Hughes Funeral Home in Paducah with Eric Barron officiating. Graveside service will be held on Monday, March 2, 2025 at Woodlawn Memorial Gardens in Paducah.
Visitation will be held from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM on Sunday at the funeral home.
Expressions of sympathy may take the form of contributions made to Reidland Baptist Church, 5559 Benton Road, Paducah, KY 42003.
You may leave a message of sympathy or light a memorial candle at www.hughesfuneral.com.
Hughes Funeral Home of Paducah is in charge of arrangements.
