Phillip E. Martin, age 69, of Knoxville, Illinois, passed away at 11:02 A.M. on November 21, 2017 at Cottage Hospital in Galesburg, Illinois.He was born on November 6, 1948 to George Leo and Elaine “Ida” (Morris) Martin in Quincy, Illinois. He married Margie L. Dunn on March 26, 1972 in Mount Sterling, Illinois. He served his country during the Vietnam War.
Surviving is his wife, Margie L. Dunn of Knoxville, Illinois; two children, Burton James Martin of Knoxville, Illinois, Nicole Renee Martin of Knoxville, Illinois; one grandson, Brennon Nicholas (Brianna Friend) Dean of Knoxville, Illinois; one great-grandson, Brentley Maxwell Dean of Knoxville, Illinois; his siblings, Larry (Jane) Martin of Versailles, Illinois, Marilyn “Susie” (Jim) Englebrecht of Bluffs, Illinois, Sheryl Breddingfield of Jacksonville, Illinois, Warren (Enid) Martin of Versailles, Illinois, Marion (Jane) Martin of Versailles, Illinois; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents.
He worked as the Lead Man at Maytag for thirty-five and a half years, until December of 2002.
Phillip was an avid Cardinals fan, and also enjoyed watching NASCAR and NHRA Drag Racing.
Cremation rites will be accorded. There will be no services at this time. Hurd-Hendricks Funeral Homes & Crematory is assisting the family. Online condolences and expressions of sympathy can be made at www.hurd-hendricksfuneralhome.com.
