In Memory Of
Terrence Martin
1950
2021
Terrence Martin
May 23, 1950 — August 27, 2021
Terrence "John" Martin, 71, of Topeka, passed away on Friday, August 27, 2021 at a Topeka hospital. He was born May 23, 1950 in Topeka, the son of Terrence L. and Ivadell (Spangler) Martin.
John graduated from Highland Park High School in 1968. He served as a Navy Corpsman during the Vietnam War. He then earned a Bachelor's Degree in Mathematics from Washburn University. John was employed as a financial advisor for Waddell & Reed Financial Services for 41 years before retiring in 2019.
John married Sherry L. Hunt on January 5, 1974 at the Highland Park United Methodist Church in Topeka. She survives. Other survivors include daughters, Sara (Wayne) Becker of Wichita, Dana (Dallas) Johnson of Topeka, five grandchildren, Davin, Griffin, Chase, Parker and Halle and his siblings, Anne (Ron) Attebery of Topeka, Greg (Bonny) Martin of Lexington, Texas and Merle (Betty) Martin of Topeka.
John was preceded in death by his sister, Jamie West.
Memorial services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Friday, September 3, 2021 at Dove Southeast Chapel, 2843 SE Minnesota Ave. where the family will receive friends one hour prior to service time. Private inurnment will take place at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be given to the Wounded Warrior Project, P.O. Box 758517, Topeka, Kansas 66675-8517.
To leave the family a special message, please select the Share Memories option listed above.
John graduated from Highland Park High School in 1968. He served as a Navy Corpsman during the Vietnam War. He then earned a Bachelor's Degree in Mathematics from Washburn University. John was employed as a financial advisor for Waddell & Reed Financial Services for 41 years before retiring in 2019.
John married Sherry L. Hunt on January 5, 1974 at the Highland Park United Methodist Church in Topeka. She survives. Other survivors include daughters, Sara (Wayne) Becker of Wichita, Dana (Dallas) Johnson of Topeka, five grandchildren, Davin, Griffin, Chase, Parker and Halle and his siblings, Anne (Ron) Attebery of Topeka, Greg (Bonny) Martin of Lexington, Texas and Merle (Betty) Martin of Topeka.
John was preceded in death by his sister, Jamie West.
Memorial services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Friday, September 3, 2021 at Dove Southeast Chapel, 2843 SE Minnesota Ave. where the family will receive friends one hour prior to service time. Private inurnment will take place at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be given to the Wounded Warrior Project, P.O. Box 758517, Topeka, Kansas 66675-8517.
To leave the family a special message, please select the Share Memories option listed above.
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Friday, September 3, 2021
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Friday, September 3, 2021
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