Patrick Carlton Martin

Patrick Carlton “Mick” Martin, age 89, of Belmont, went to be with his Lord and Savior on November 27, 2022. He passed peacefully at home with his family by his side.

Mick was born on September 10, 1933 to Carlton Martin and Margaret Crowley in Comstock Park, MI. Mick attended Comstock Park High School where he competed in many sports. For nearly 70 years he has been married to the love of his life Nancy (Vereecken). Together they raised five children.

Following high school, Mick joined the United States Army and served his country proudly. He later worked on the railroad. Eventually he became an entrepreneur and started numerous businesses. His last years before retirement were spent working with his sons at West River Carpets.

Mick was a man of many passions. And all of them had something to do with sports. He loved watching and participating in many sports including track and field and football. He taught most of his grandkids how to golf. He played in a seniors’ softball league. He would sit for hours helping kids learn to shoot a proper jump shot or gain an inch on their vertical. And even if he was not previously fond of a particular sport or activity, if one of his children or grandchildren competed in it, he became an instant fan and their biggest cheerleader.

Mick loved his family more than anything in the world. And they loved him. He was dedicated to always being there for them. He was a man of great devotion and faith in Jesus. As such, he was a man dedicated to helping others in need.

Mick is preceded in death by his son Patrick “Carty” Martin. He will be lovingly remembered by his children Jerry (Deb) Martin, Cindy (Kirk) Warner, Dean Martin (Jesse Lara), and Sherri (Ron) DeYoung. He cherished all his many grandchildren and great-grandchildren: Jason Warner, Ryan (Megan) Warner (Lillian, Ransom, Audrey), Brandon (Katherine) Warner (Brayden, Madden), Carissa (Tony) McClary (Amyiah, Myleigh), Kristen (Donovan) Rinehart (Ryar, Nolan, Sophia), Andrew (Kelcie) Martin (Shaw, Drew), Jeff (Erin) Martin (Maverik, Mila), Andrea Martin, Kaleigh (Tom) Herin (Kade, Trey, Reid), Josh (Kelsey) DeYoung (Emery).

Relatives and friends may meet the family on Thursday, December 1, 2022 from 2-4 and 6-8pm at the MKD Stegenga Chapel, 1601 Post Dr., Belmont, 49306. Memorial services will be held at noon on Friday, December 2, at City Church Rockford, 3233 10 Mile Rd. Rockford, 49341. Those who wish may make memorial contributions to Mel Trotter Ministries https://www.meltrotter.org/get-involved/donate-now/give-today/. The family wishes to thank Spectrum Health for their care and concern shown to Mick.