Kenneth Wayne Martin

Kenneth Wayne "Rusty" Martin, age 68 of Louisville, passed away Friday, September 27, 2019. He is preceded in death by his parents, Raymond and Dolores Hester Martin. Wayne was a proud American and Veteran in the US Army as a field radio operator, stationed in Vietnam from 1971 to 1972. He retired from Ford Motor Company (KTP) where he worked in TIPS as an inspector for 37 years.

Wayne was very passionate about helping others as he was a mentor in the Veterans Treatment Court since 2012. He enjoyed riding his Harley and taking road trips with his friends. He was also a member of the Patriot Guard Riders.

Rusty is survived by his loving wife, Holly Price Martin; sisters, Linda Marshall and Sue Summerville (Shelby); nieces and nephews, Scott Tomlinson, Kenny Marshall (Paula), Brian Tomlinson (Diseree), Tonya Schoenbachler (Jim) and Missy Marshall; and his fur babys, Cuddles and Snuggles; and a host of relatives and friends.

A gathering to celebrate Rusty's life will be on Saturday, October 12, 2019 from Noon to 3 pm at Newcomer Cremations, Funerals & Receptions East Chapel (235 Juneau Drive Louisville, KY 40243.

Memorials may be made to the Wounded Warrior Project (www.woundedwarriorproject.org) or the Disabled American Veterans (www.DAV.org).

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