Martin, Cecil H. CHM., LT

Cecil Harvey Martin, age 76, of Savoy, IL formerly of Casey, IL passed away at 10:18 p.m. on Monday, September 18, 2017 at Carle Hospital, Urbana, IL. He was born November 6, 1940 in Yale, IL, the son of Roy Forrest Martin and Ella Belle Baker Martin. On March 9, 1962 he married Kazuko Yamamoto in Yokohama, Japan.

Survivors include his wife of fifty-five years, Kazuko Martin of Savoy, IL; son, Toby Brien Martin (Cathy) of Pearland, TX; daughter, Regina Christine Leuck (Timothy) of Champaign, IL; grandchildren, Kristen Nicole Leuck, Jarrett James Leuck, Casey Brianne Martin, Riley Quinn Martin and Kelsey Renee Martin; sisters, Carol Faye Farrell (William) of Casey, IL and Deborah Belle Pillers of Roscoe, IL and many friends and comrades. He was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Alan Eugene Martin and sister, Barbara Ann Tarr Finn.

Cecil was a 1958 graduate of Casey High School. He later earned his Bachelor and Master�??s degrees from Eastern Illinois University. Cecil proudly served his country in the US Navy from July 23, 1958 to April 30, 1979. During his lifetime career he attained the rank of Lieutenant in the US Navy; he was awarded many medals including the Navy Cross, Bronze Star and Purple Heart. Cecil enjoyed carpentry and wood carving. He was well known for his one of a kind wood carvings, many of which he donated and sold for charity.

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