Robert Martin, 83, of Farmington, Missouri, passed away Monday, July 21, 2025 at Missouri Baptist Medical Center in St. Louis. He was born in Ste. Genevieve, Missouri. Robert served his country in United States Army. He was a member of IAW Union out of St. Louis. He worked as a supervisor with TWA and then later retired from American Airlines. He was an avid golfer, played tennis and volleyball, and was a really good bowler. Robert loved to travel.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Thomas and Ruth (Boyd) Martin; sister, Genevieve Martin; and brother, Thomas Martin.

He is survived by his daughter, Toni Martin; grandson, Mitchell Summers; son, Robert Martin; brother, John (Maryann) Martin; along with many nieces and nephews.

A graveside service will be held at Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery in St. Louis, Wednesday, July 30, 2025 at 10:30 AM. Arrangements are under the direction of C.Z. Boyer & Son Funeral Home – Taylor Chapel in Farmington.

Thank you to C.Z. Boyer & Son Funeral Home.

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Paul Barnard is the editor of the Twin City News. Barnard Graduated from Norwich University, America's oldest private military college, with a B.S. in Communications and Media Technology. There he studied journalism and marketing. For years after, Barnard was in law enforcement and gained experience in the Special Investigations Unit and publishing all the department's press releases. As Barnard's family grew, he moved on to start Twin City News.

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