Delton L. Martin, age 71, passed away Monday, February 27, 2012 at the home of his daughter in Montrose, Missouri. Funeral services will be 2:00 P.M. Friday, March 2, 2012 at Vansant-Mills Chapel, Clinton with interment in Appleton City Cemetery, Appleton City. Visitation will be one hour prior to services at the chapel. Family suggests memorial contributions to the Delton Martin Love Fund and may be left in care of Vansant-Mills Funeral Home. Fond memories can be left online at www.vansant-millsfuneralhome.com.

He was the son of Ray Martin and Alma (Wagner) Martin, born on September 26, 1940.

He was preceded in death by his parents and two brothers, Bob Martin and Jerry Lee Martin.

Delton is survived by his daughter Carmen and husband Kelly Smith; two sons, Scott and wife, Catherine Martin, and Troy Martin; nine grandchildren, Amber Ross, Brandon Ross, Noah Ross, Jaclyn Smith, Brady Martin, Levi Martin, Allie Decker, Joshua Richardson, and Timothy Martin; two great-grandchildren, Madalyn Ross and Parker Ross; two brothers, Larry and wife Melody Martin, and Dale Martin and companion Bobbie Casswell; and many nieces and nephews.

He was employed by several area farmers, the last being Johnny Williams in the Shawnee Mound area. His spare time was spent helping his brothers on the family farm. He enjoyed gardening, picking pecans, and spending time with his family.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Vansant-Mills Funeral Home, Clinton, Missouri.