Mr. Thomas Martin Severns

Mr. Thomas Martin Severns, age 88, of Murray, Kentucky, passed away on Tuesday, November 4, 2025, at the Anna Mae Owen Residential Hospice House in Murray, Kentucky.
Mr. Severns was born on May 18, 1937, in St. Elmo, Illinois to the late Thomas Lycurgus Severns and Helen Blanche (Muma) Severns. He retired from Superior Transmission as a mechanic and was a United States Navy Veteran. Mr. Severns was a current member at the Memorial Baptist Church but was member and custodian at the Oaklawn Baptist Church in Paducah, Kentucky for 40 years.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one brother, Michael Allen Severns.
Survivors include his wife, Shirley Jean (Shaver) Severns of Murray, Kentucky; two sons, Martin Dale Severns (Ginger) of Almo, Kentucky and Jeffrey Lynn Severns (Melinda) of Paducah, Kentucky; two brothers, Jerry Severns (Sherry York) of Fairhope, Alabama and David Severns (Oveda) of Benton, Kentucky; five grandchildren, Caitlin Curry, Matthew Severns (Brett), Taylor Hornback, Billy Severns (Bailey), and Lydia Snyder (Jordan); six great grandchildren; as well as one special caregiver, Liz Aguiar.
A graveside service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, November 8, 2025, at the Woodlawn Memorial Gardens in Paducah, Kentucky with Bro. Martin Severns officiating. Visitation will be held from 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m., Saturday, November 8, 2025, at the J.H. Churchill Funeral Home & Cremation Services.
Expressions of sympathy can be made to the Anna Mae Owen Residential Hospice House, 803 Poplar Street, Murray, Kentucky 42071.
Online condolences can be made at, www.jhchurchill.com