St. Clair County Obits

ALEC C. MARTIN

Venerable Resident Dies (1939)
The long life of A. C. Martin came to an abrupt close Saturday morning, September 2, at his home on the highway at the west edge of Deepwater. He had gone out that morning to cut down weeds on the lot next to his home, for he loved to have things in good shape about his place. His wife of 60 years, found him some time later, lying dead under a peach tree with his sickle nearby. Thus he went, without prolonged illness and suffering, busy to the last minute, ending a long and industrious life.
A. C. Martin, last of 17 brothers and sisters, was born January 13, 1854, in Maries County, Missouri. There he grew to fine, stalwart manhood and was married to Levina D. Cooper, April 10, 1879. Mr. and Mrs. Martin moved to St. Clair County in 1881 and for many years lived on a farm west of Lowry City. He was thrifty, hard working, and applied intelligent methods to his farming operations.
Through all these years his wife was his constant partner in every undertaking, pulling her share of the load, understanding her part in their work together. They had five children, one son being dead. Those living are: Mrs. James McGlade, Mrs. Ethel Welch, Deepwater; Alva Martin of the home; Earl Martin, Lowry City. There are 14 grandchildren, one of whom, Arleigh Martin, was taken into their home as a motherless infant of only a few days and reared by this good couple. They became like parents instead of grandparents, and Mr. Martin advised and guided his grandson like a father. There are three great grandchildren. Mr. Martin joined the Concord Baptist Church in 1884 and remained faithful to the end.
Funeral services were conducted Sunday at 3:00 p.m. by Rev. Carpenter at the Deepwater Christian Church. Burial was at Lowry City Cemetery.