Carl Vincent Martin, 92, of Marion, IL died Monday, October 19, 2026, at 6:00 pm at Benton Rehab & Health Care in Benton, IL. Memorial graveside services will be held Tuesday October 27, 2026 at 1 pm at Little Saline Cemetery in Stonefort, IL. There will be no visitation, all friends and family should go directly to the cemetery. Reverend Ownly Williams will officiate. Felty Funeral Home in Carrier Mills, IL is assisting the family with the details. Military rites will be performed by the United States Navy, Carrier Mills and Harrisburg American Legions.

He was born on August 14, 1934 in Stonefort, IL to the late Oren Carl and Helen (Whitlock) Martin.

Carl married Mary Lacy on December 28, 2012 and she survives.

He was a US Navy veteran serving in the Korean War. After the war he became a carpenter and worked construction where he was very dedicated and hard worker.. He was a member of the Laborers Local 773 union.

He had a big heart and charming personality, he loved telling jokes and spreading his knowledge. He was high spirited and loved the outdoors. He also loved farming and in his spare time reading a good book.

He is survived by his wife: Mary Martin of Marion, IL; daughter: Jashayla Lacy of Marion, IL; 4 step-children: Shawn Lacy, Bobby Lacy, Marcus Lacy and Jonelda Lacy; 2 sisters; Lenore (Shorty) Martin of Stonefort, IL and Mary Helen Templeton of Harrisburg, IL and a host of grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Vincent was preceded in death by his parents, son: Zane Martin, daughter: Sheila Felty, and 3 brothers: Leonard Martin, Gary Martin and Robert Martin.