Dancy Branch, Ky. – Donald Ray Martin, age 68, passed away Sunday, December 29, 2019. Donald was the son of the late Mary Baker and Daw Vincent Martin happily born to them on May 22, 1951 in Barbourville. Donald is survived by his devoted wife Linda (Kay) Gambrel, their beloved daughter, Lorie Miracle (Brian) of Girdler, and his beautiful grandchild, Dawson Miracle. Also left to mourn Donald’s passing are two brothers; Harold Vincent Martin and Henry Lee Martin (Cathryn) of Florence, Ky. and three sisters; Cordie Martin of Barbourville, Anna Williams (Harold) of Ohio, and Sarah Katherine Smith (Hersel) of Woolum.
Donald will be forever remembered as being devoted to his family, funny, strong, independent and hard working. He was a route salesman for Knox Cash Jobbers for many years. Donald loved spending time with family and working on the farm where he raised cattle. He enjoyed taking care of the farm fields, finding time spent on his riding mower to be therapeutic. Donald enjoyed softball and in his spare time played for an area softball league.
In addition to Donald’s parents, a brother, Charles Winston Martin, preceded him in death.
Funeral Services for Mr. Martin will be held at the Hopper Funeral Home Chapel on Wednesday, January 1, 2020 at 2:00 p.m. with the Reverend Brian Miracle and Sam Creasey officiating. Pallbearers are Dawson Miracle, Dalton Alsip, Skylar Simpson, Sam Buchanan, Wayne Farmer, and Tommy Lowe. Honorary Pallbearers are Matthew Grant and Luke Hudson, a special teammate from Manchester, as well as, many other dear friends and loved ones. Burial will immediately follow the funeral service in the Barbourville City Cemetery. Visiting hours for Donald will be on Tuesday, December 31, 2019 from 6:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. and on the day of the funeral service from 12:00 p.m. until 2:00 p.m.
The Hopper Family and the Hopper Funeral Home staff would like to express our deepest sympathies to the family and friends of Mr. Martin.
