Harold Everette "Chuck" Martin age 85 of Waynetown, passed away on Thursday, November 4, 2021.  He was born on October 27, 1936, in Ogden, Illinois and was the son of the late Hubert Francis and Beryl Boyd Martin.  On February 7, 1959, Chuck married Gwendolyn D. McManomy at the Waynetown Christian Church and she survives.

Chuck was a devoted husband, father, grandfather and friend and will be greatly missed by his loving family and many friends.  Surviving along with Gwen, his wife of 62 years, are three of his children: Michelle Glaze of Crawfordsville, Brenda (Gregg) Jaynes of Tulsa, Oklahoma and Jim (Maria) Martin of Jenks, Oklahoma.  He was preceded in death by a son, Jeff Martin of Florida.  Chuck is also survived by his grandchildren Blake (Michelle) Cotten of Illinois, Clint (Jessica) Cotten of Crawfordsville and Lindsey Glaze of Florida, Molly Jaynes, Brian (Mallory) Jaynes and Abby (Ryan) Warren all of Oklahoma, and Ryan Martin and Taylor Martin both of Texas.  Also, his great-grandchildren Jaxon and Mila Cotten of Illinois and Siddalee and Aubrey Cotten of Crawfordsville.  He is also survived by sister-in-law, Barbara Ramsay of Crawfordsville and numerous loving nieces and nephews, cousins and friends.  In addition to Chuck's parents and son, he is preceded in death by his brother Dale Martin and wife Patty of Waynetown, his sister Louise Kummerer and husband Bob of Wisconsin and his brother-in-law Ted Ramsay of Crawfordsville.

Chuck was a 1954 graduate of Hillsboro High School.  He served in the Navy from 1958-1962.  He began working at Alcoa Aluminum of Lafayette in 1955 until he retired on December 31, 1998, at the age of 62.  In addition to working at Alcoa, he helped at his parent's farm until the family farm was sold in the mid 1980s.  Chuck was an active member of the Waynetown Christian Church, the Alcoa Retiree Club, the Alcoa 25 Year Club, the Moose Lodge and the American Legion.  Chuck enjoyed playing the game of Euchre anytime he could, often playing 2 or 3 times a week.   His love of games didn't stop there, he and Gwen also joined a special group of friends every Friday and Sunday evening to play various dice games.  Chuck was also an avid sports fan.  He loved to watch baseball, specifically the Chicago Cubs, any chance he got whether on TV or in person.  He played baseball in his teenage years and went on to umpire games for the local baseball and softball leagues.  A highlight of his baseball loving life was when the Cubs won the World Series in 2016.  A special night indeed for him.  He loved basketball and football as well.  His favorite college basketball team was the Indiana Hoosiers and his favorite pro football team was the Chicago Bears. In addition to his love of sports and card games, he had a passion for collecting pocket knives.

Services will be with Family and Friends Funeral Home in Wingate.  Visitation will be on Tuesday, November 9, 2021, from 5:00 - 8:00 pm. Funeral services are at the funeral home on Wednesday, November 10, 2021, at 11:00 am with Pastor Steve Wever officiating.  Graveside services/interment will follow in the Waynetown Masonic Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be directed to the Waynetown Christian Church.  Visit us online at www.familyandfriendsfh.com to sign the guest book or leave a condolence.