William J. Martin, Age: 67
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Jun 12, 1952---Jun 23, 2019

     William J. Martin, 67, of Lenexa, Kansas passed away on Sunday, June 23, 2019.  Visitation will be 5-7:00 PM Wednesday, June 26th at the Porter Funeral Home, 8535 Monrovia St. Lenexa, KS. Funeral Mass will be 10:30 AM June 27th at Holy Trinity Catholic Church, 13615 West 92nd Street Lenexa, KS.  Burial in Wellsville City Cemetery, Wellsville, KS.  In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions to Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, JDRF.ORG

 

Bill was born on June 12, 1952 in Kansas City,  MO.  He attended St. Joseph Catholic Grade School and was a graduate of Shawnee Mission Northwest High School.  He was a Locomotive Engineer for the Kansas City Southern Railway, and a member, past President and Local Chairman of BLE Union Local #930.  Bill was also a member of the Holy Trinity Catholic Church. He enjoyed making people laugh. He loved his job and was a passionate advocate for fellow BLET members.

 

Bill is survived by his wife of 45 years, Joni K. (Enfield) Martin, four children Katy (Jason) Green, Tim (Christie) Martin, Bobby Martin, Dave Martin, five grandchildren Grace, Claire, Luke, Sophia, Levia, his brother Tom (Debbie) Martin and his sister Mary Ann (Kevin) Skridulis.   


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Chrissie Jun 25, 2019

Cousin ,Lenexa ,Kansas

Bill was a great person and always was a happy person. He always gave compliments to everyone. One thing for sure he loved his wife and his family. Chad and I are praying for the family. Rest In Peace Bill. We love you!!!!!

Barry Severson Jun 25, 2019

Work with Joni ,Raymore ,Missouri

Joni, so sorry for you loss. Let me know if there is anything you need.

Lisa Dodson Jun 25, 2019

Friend / Co-Worker ,Lenexa ,Kansas

Joni, I was so saddened to hear of Bill's passing recently. Please let me or David know if there is anything at all we can do to help. You and your family will be in our prayers.

Richard Mygatt Jun 25, 2019

Co-worker ,Independence ,Missouri

Bill was an absolutely great guy. My work experience with him, as an engineer and as a union representative, he was always some one you would think of as the best of the best. Level headed, a great sense of humor, and a measured calm demeanor, Bill was for sure one of the ones, we who dedicated so much of our lives to in our railroad careers, would call family. He will surely be missed. Prayers of comfort and peace to the family.

Dan Coleman Jun 25, 2019

Friend and coworker ,Overland Park ,Kansas

Great guy. All ways pleasant to be around and loved life. Billy would give you the shirt off of his back. He was a real example of what a Christian man was. He left quite a legacy for his kids.

Dennis Dinneen Jun 25, 2019

Fellow Rail Worker ,Golden ,Missouri

Spent several years working with Billy. Every day was a up beat sunshiny day when Billy was working. He never had an unkind or negative word about Even after retirement and the medical issues, I never heard him complain. Will surely miss you Billy. Will visit with you again.

Steve Chapin Jun 26, 2019

friend co worker ,Post ,Oregon

Joni, Very sorry for your loss, a good person called home to soon. My prayers are with you.

John and Marcia Conley and family Jun 27, 2019

friend of Katy, Jason, and the girls ,Shawnee ,Kansas

We are sending our thoughts and prayers to the Martin family at this time of loss. God Bless!

John and Pam Keith Jun 28, 2019

Friend ,Trenton ,Missouri

Our sympathy to all the family. John knew Bill through the railroad and was always so good to call John to catch up on things since retirement. Unfortunately last time Bill called we didn't get a return call made to him in time. Will remember him and his phone calls. ..calls are such a simple thing yet mean alot! John will miss those conversations! John and Pam Keith, Trenton, Missouri

John and Pam Keith Jun 28, 2019

Friend ,Trenton ,Missouri

Our sympathy to all the family. John knew Bill through the railroad and was always so good to call John to catch up on things since retirement. Unfortunately last time Bill called we didn't get a return call made to him in time. Will remember him and his phone calls. ..calls are such a simple thing yet mean alot! John will miss those conversations! John and Pam Keith, Trenton, Missouri

Services

Event:
Visitation
Location:
Porter Funeral Home
Address:
8535 Monrovia Street
City:
Lenexa
State:
Kansas
Zip Code:
66215
Date:
Jun 26, 2019
Time:
5:00 PM
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Event:
Funeral Mass
Location:
Holy Trinity Catholic Church
Address:
13615 West 92nd Street
City:
Lenexa
State:
Kansas
Zip Code:
66215
Date:
Jun 27, 2019
Time:
10:30 AM
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