Robert Keith Martin's Obituary
Robert Keith Martin 52 of Decatur died Saturday August 25, 2007 in his home.
Homegoing services celebrating his life will be 11:00 am Friday August 31, 2007 in Moran & Goebel Funeral Home with Rev. Dr. C. D. Stuart officiating. Visitation will be one hour before services in the funeral home. Burial will be in Greenwood Cemetery.
Robert Keith Martin was born on June 30, 1955 in Decatur, IL the son of Barbara Martin McElrath and Clarence "Sonny Boy" Taylor. He graduated from Stephen Decatur High School in 1975. He worked for the Brown Jug for nine years. He then worked as a laborer for the Northfolk & Western Rail Road for fifteen years.
He is survived by his mother, Barbara Jean McElrath of Decatur; father Clarence "Sonny Boy" Taylor of Decatur; grand-daughter Kiesha Gulley of Decatur; brother, Leunvel Taylor of Decatur; aunts Sandra Kay Cleveland Robinson of Decatur; Ollie King-McPhail of Decatur; uncles, Danny King of Lincoln; Tommy Lanella King of Decatur; wife Rhonda Martin of Decatur; special friends Freddie Hodges and Mike Harry Newlan both of Decatur; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other family.
He was preceded in death by his son, Robert Keith Bootsy Martin Jr. and grandmother, Frances King.
The family would like to thank St. Mary's Hospital, DMH Homecare and Hospice, Dr. Amhad Amhad, and Victory pharmacy for all their care during R.K.'s illness.
The family of Robert Keith Martin is being served by Moran & Goebel Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 2801 N. Monroe Street, Decatur.
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