Carroll Raymond Martin

Funeral Service for Carroll R. Martin will be held at 10:00 a.m., Wednesday May 6, 2015 at The Church Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 2903 Allen Street, Gillette, WY. Burial will follow the service in Mt. Pisgah Cemetery Wednesday May 6, 2015. Visitation will be 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Tuesday May 5, 2015 at Walker Funeral Home. Carroll Raymond Martin, age 87, of Gillette, WY passed away on May 1, 2015 at his home.Carroll Raymond Martin was born on November 25, 1927 in Pamona, CA to Carroll Leo Martin and Pearl Theodosia Gresham. He grew up on a citrus farm in Puente, CA where he attended school and graduated from Puente High School. Carroll married the love of his life Jane Ann Wilmoth on May 23, 1951 in San Bernardino, CA. Shortly after marriage he joined the United States Army in January 1951 and served during the Korean War until November 1952. During this time Carroll attained the rank of CPL and received the Purple Heart medal. Upon being honorably discharged he went to work for Riverside Cement from 1953-1960 and moved to Clarkdale, AZ in 1960 and began working at Portland cement. Carroll moved to Tucson in 1965 and was employed at Cyprus/ Pima Mine. The couple moved to Gillette in 1978 where Carroll went to work for Thunder Basin Coal Company and also from where he retired in 1993. Carroll was a member of the VFW and LDS Church and was a big Oakland Raiders fan and Arizona Wild Cats. He enjoyed reading, long walks, cooking and studying history. He also enjoyed travelling. Carroll R. Martin is survived by his son, Charles W. Martin; daughters, Linda R. Martin, Elizabeth Ann Martin; sister, Peggy Martin Rodgers, three grandchildren and three great grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his parents, wife of 49 years Jane Martin and one sister, Doris Martin Brand. A memorial has been established to benefit the American Diabetes Association. Memorials and Condolences may be sent to the family in care of Walker Funeral Home 410 Medical Arts Court Gillette, WY 82716. Condolences may also be sent via our website at www.walkerfuneralgillette.com Funeral Home:Walker Funeral Home410 Medical Arts CourtGillette, WYUS 82716