Carroll Edward (Chopper) Martin, 86
A nursery worker and a member of Cagle Community Church, he was the son of James Edward and Mary Yates Martin; and was preceded in death by his wife, Ollar Brimer Martin; and sons, Felix, Perry and James Allen Martin.
He is survived by sons and daughters-in-law, Bobby and Elsie Martin of Smithville, Ed Martin, Paul Martin, Clarence Martin and Danny Martin, all of McMinnville, J.B. and Gail Martin of Tullahoma; daughters and sons-in-law, Mary Jo and Walton Smith of Rock Island, Gail and Steve Potter, Geneva and Roger Bratcher, all of Morrison, Jerrie Bryant of Spencer, Patsy and Johnny McCormick of Centertown; daughter-in-law, Patsy Martin of Rock Island; 25 grandchildren and 28 great-grandchildren; brother and sister-in-law, Elmer and Loudean Martin of Spencer; several nieces and nephews.
Services will be held at 2 p.m. today at High’s Chapel with Darrell Nance officiating. Burial will follow at Mt. View Cemetery on Highway 30. Visitation will be held from 9 a.m. until time of service today at High’s.
High Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Southern Standard
(McMinnville, Tenn.) Sept. 11, 2005