Paul Martin

Paul Edward Martin, age 77, husband of Carolyn Sue Rogers Martin, of Stanton, KY passed away on January 3, 2018 at U. K. Good Samaritan Hospital. Paul was born in Stanton, KY to the late Ellis and Bernice Neal Martin on July 3, 1940. He was the loving and devoted husband of Carolyn Sue Martin for 58 happy years. Paul joined the Navy in 1958 to purchase an engagement ring for his high school sweetheart. While in the Navy Paul learned carpentry and became a skilled craftsman. Paul served on the aircraft carrier USS Ticonderoga for over three years. After the military, Paul began a lifelong career in carpentry and construction. He ended his career as a construction superintendent at Burchfield & Thomas. He had previously been employed by Hubert, Hunt & Nichols, Traco Construction and White & Congleton. Some of his accomplishments included construction of the Lexington Civic Center shops at Rupp Arena, Hyatt Regency, Kincaid Towers, Kerr Bros. Funeral Home, Jaguar Dealership, structures at Calumet Horse Farm and numerous other facilities, churches and schools. His favorite projects, however, were the ones he completed with his son, Eddie. Paul and Eddie also enjoyed fishing and took many fishing trips together. Paul was a faithful Christian and a deacon at Stanton Baptist Church. He was also a member of the Stanton Masonic Lodge #352 and the American Legion. In addition to his wife, Paul is survived by daughters: Tina (Gene) King of Stanton and Carolyn (Chris) Baker of Somerset. He is also survived by his grandchildren: Will (Alison) Martin and Gabby Martin, all of Lexington, Shelby Martin of Mt. Sterling and Grady and Gavin Baker of Somerset along with his brother, Charles (Yvonne) Martin and sisters, Betty Burton and Lillie (Karl) Adams all of Stanton. In addition to his parents, Paul was preceded in death by his son, Eddie Martin and sister, Louise Martin. Visitation begins at 5:00 P.M. Saturday, January 6, 2018 with Masonic Rites at 7:00 P.M. at Hearne Funeral Home in Stanton. Funeral services will be 2:00 P.M. Sunday also at Hearne Funeral Home. Active pallbearers are Will Martin, Chris Baker, Dean Rogers, Kenny Rogers, Marty Burton and Joe Brandenburg. Honorary pallbearers include John and Anna Powell, Jerry and Mary Stevens, Buford Burchfield, Karl Adams, Harold Richardson, the Deacons of Stanton Baptist Church and Powell County EMS employees. Interment with military honors will be at Resthaven Cemetery in Stanton. Arrangements by Hearne Funeral Home, Inc.