Wiley Elijah Martin passed away.

Wiley Elijah Martin was born May 26 1883, near Huzzah, MO and departed this
life Feb 7 1945 at the Missouri Baptist Hospital, St Louis MO at the age of
62 years, eight months and twelve days.

He was united in marriage to Edna Cecila Riggs, October 31 1909.

To this union five sons and five daughters were born.  One son preceded him
in death six years ago.  He leaves to mourn his departure his wife, Edna
Martin; Othella Martin, St Louis MO; Mrs Frances Young, St James MO; Betty
Lou;Velma Jean and Peggy Ruth of Cherryville, Pvt Kenneth L Martin, Fort
Riley, Kansas; PFC Jewel B Martin, somewhere in France; Sgt James J Martin
somewhere in France and David Martin of Cherryville; three daughters-in-law,
one son-in-law, two grandchildren, one sister Mrs Liza Harris of
Jacksonville, Texas; Jim Martin of Poynor, Texas, William Martin of Huzzah
MO; many relatives and a host of friends.

Funeral services were held at the Presbyterian Church at 200 pm Saturday,
February 10 1945 conducted by the Rev Sam L Roper and the Rev Henry Butts.
Interment was made in the Steelville Cemetery.  Thomas S Halbert, funeral
Director, was in charge.

We extend our sincere sympathy to the bereaved ones.

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Card of thanks

We desire to take this method of expressing our heartfelt and sincere thanks
for the kindness and attention shown us during the illness and death of our
dear husband father, and grandfather, Wiley E Martin.  Especially do we
thank the ministers for their consoling words, the Undertakers for efficient
service and for the floral offerings.   The family