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Lynn Martin

April 5, 1961 — November 13, 2024

Henderson, TN

LYNN MARTIN

 Henderson, TN: Lynn Paul Martin, age 63, passed away November 13, 2024, at his home.

He was born April 5, 1961, in South Bend, IN the son of the late L.B. and Goldie Clark Martin. He grew up in South Bend then moved to Bruceton, TN at age 8. He graduated from Bruceton Hollow Rock High School in 1981.

He did construction work in Indiana after high school and later moved back to Bruceton and worked for Tennessee Metals about 10 to 12 years until it closed. He then worked for Towsend Tree Service in Henderson for five years. He then worked at Tennalum in Jackson for about eight years, then he owned his own construction company for a time, before going to work at Quality Metal in Henderson, until his passing.

He married Susan Cupples on January 27, 2006, after four years of courtship. 

He was a jack of all trades, who was always busy. He could build houses, do mechanic work, plumbing and electrical work.

He enjoyed riding three wheelers and four wheelers and his favorite thing was spending time with his grandkids, who affectionately called him Paw Paw. 

He also enjoyed Monster Truck Jams and U.T. Football, classic rock, and his dog Roxie who was always beside him. 

Mr. Martin is survived by his wife, Susan Denise Cupples Martin; two sons, Lynn Paul Martin, Jr. (Jennifer) of McKenzie, TN and C.J. Martin (Fiancée Tasha Daugherty); three daughters, April Dawn Jones of Milledgeville, Jennifer Robyn Long of Henderson and Sara Martin of Frankton, IN; twelve grandchildren, Taylor Richardson, Garret Cook, Breaunna Long, Dylan Richardson, Ian Long, Eva Caudill, Katelyn Martin, Cohen Martin, Jack Jastrzembski, Jordan Jastrzembski, Kaiden Martin and Kenzie Martin; three brothers, James Martin of Paris, TN, Larry Martin of Bruceton, TN and Alan Martin (Dawn) of Huntingdon; two sisters, Leona Marie Parsons of Bruceton and Rebecca Brotherton of Bruceton, TN; several nieces and nephews; and best friends, Marty and Deborah Plunk of Henderson.

He was preceded in death by his parents and a son, Bobby Martin.

Funeral services will be 2:00 PM Saturday, November 16th at Shackelford Funeral Directors – East Main Chapel. Speakers will be Kyle Griswell and Keith McLeroy. Burial will follow at Henderson City Cemetery.

The family will receive friends at East Main Chapel 11:00 AM until 2:00 PM on Saturday.

Shackelford Funeral Directors of Henderson

731-989-2421

 

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Service Schedule

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Visitation

Saturday, November 16, 2024

11:00am - 2:00 pm (Central time)

Shackelford Funeral Directors

619 E Main St, Henderson, TN 38340

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Funeral Service

Saturday, November 16, 2024

Starts at 2:00 pm (Central time)

Shackelford Funeral Directors

619 E Main St, Henderson, TN 38340

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Burial

Saturday, November 16, 2024

Starts at 3:00 pm (Central time)

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