Gregory (Greg) A. Martin 1947 – 2016

Gregory (Greg) A. Martin lost his year-long battle with cancer on November 6, 2016 with his daughter Wendy by his side. Greg was born to William L. Martin and the late Harriet J. Martin on February 20, 1947 in St. Joseph. He spent most of his adult life living in Kidder, where he served one term as mayor; and Excelsior Springs. He worked 32 years as an agent and manager for Reliable Life Insurance, retiring in 2008. Greg enjoyed golfing, being with his family, and working with the Slightly Off Broadway Theatre as an actor, director, and producer.

Greg is survived by his son Gregory A. Martin Jr., daughter-in-law Barbara L. Martin, and granddaughter Laura Martin, all of Seattle, Wash.; his daughter Wendy L. Assel, who cared for him in her home, son-in-law Gabriel Assel, grandson Jadin Assel, and granddaughter Ashleigh Kindell, of Excelsior Springs and Gladstone; and his daughter Adaleigh D. Martin of Seattle, Wash.

He is also survived by his father, William L. Martin, his brother Terry L. Martin and wife Pat, his brother William (Bill) L. Martin III and his wife Barbara, as well as his fiancee Melanie Adams, who also helped to care for him in her house.

There was a celebration of Greg’s life Thursday, November 10, at 7:00 p.m. at the Slightly Off Broadway Theatre in Excelsior Springs. A second celebration of life was held on Saturday, November 12 from 2:00pm - 5:00pm at the Pony Express Stables Museum meeting room in St. Joseph.

In lieu of flowers, the family is asking for donations to be sent to his favorite pastime, the Slightly Off Broadway Theatre.

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