Gary Lee Martin

Gary Lee "Digger" Martin, 68, of Millersville passed away Saturday, November 9, 2024, at his home. He was born November 29, 1955, in Bloomfield, son of Elmer and Vadola Overton Martin. He and Lois DeSpain were married on March 22, 1991, in Puxico. Gary was a 1974 graduate of Puxico High School. He was the first driver for Hull Trucking and later worked for the City of Cape Girardeau for 10 years, then rejoined Hull Trucking. Gary began lawnmower racing in 2016 and established M&H Racing. He had a great passion for lawnmower racing. Gary was a very generous man in racing and life in general. He was always willing to share his knowledge of equipment with anyone. Gary attended Buckhorn Baptist Church. Loving survivors include his wife Lois Martin of Millersville; daughters, Tonya (Dustin) Davis of Patton and Angela (Tommy) McElwrath of Kennett; son Joshua (Amanda) Martin of Columbia; grandchildren, Dakota Huffman, Zayne McElwrath and Charles Martin; great grandchild Haisley Huffman; siblings, Gordon (Carolyn) Martin of Wentsville, Ronnie (Elvena) Martin of Dexter, Duane Martin of Puxico, Tony (Leslie) Martin of Cape Girardeau, Roger (Robin) Martin of Puxico, Randy (Cindy) Martin Puxico, Gloria (Lonnie) Massey of Sedgewickville, Priscella (Larry) Hull of Old Appleton and Lynetta (Michael) Baldwin of St. Peters and many niece and nephews He was preceded in death by his parents; granddaughter, Charlotte Martin; sister, Barbara Jean White; two nephews Eric Martin and Corey "Petey" Martin. The visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. on Friday, November 15, 2024, at McCombs Funeral Home and Cremation Center in Jackson. The Revs. Jeff Parker, Kevin Stroup and Ronnie Davis will conduct the funeral service at 11 a.m., on Saturday, November 16, 2024, at the funeral home. Interment will follow at Graham Cemetery in Silva. The family suggests that contributions be made to Lois Martin and the Martin Family. Online condolences may be sent to the family by clicking on the tribute wall tab above Gary's obituary at mccombsfuneralhome.com.