Dwayne Martin

Elmer Dwayne Martin was born December 21, 1963, in Columbia, Missouri, to Elmer Willis and Barbara Jean (Koenig) Martin. He grew up in Salem, Missouri, where he raised his family. Dwayne was blessed with two wonderful children: Cody and Emily. He was a proud father and loved making countless memories with them. His grandchildren were his pride and joy. He enjoyed spending time with them and watching them grow. Dwayne was engaged to the love of his life and fiancé, Lisa Dunman. Dwayne and Lisa spent the past ten years together making lasting memories. Dwayne was an avid outdoorsman. He worked in the woods as a logger, and when he wasn’t working, he could be found in the woods hunting or by the rivers fishing. Dwayne enjoyed a good bargain and liked to go to yard sales. Dwayne departed this life November 15, 2023, in St. Louis, Missouri, at the age of fifty-nine years. Those left behind to treasure his memory include his loving fiancé: Lisa Dunman of Salem, MO; son: Cody Martin and wife Miranda of Omaha, NE; daughter: Emily Bounds and boyfriend Cauy Dailing of Plato, MO; siblings: Tania Connell and husband John of Salem, MO, Tammy Denney and significant other John of Salem, MO, and JR Sellers of Salem, MO; grandchildren: Kainnon, Luka, and one on the way; as well as a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives, and dear friends. Preceding him in death, father: Elmer Martin; mother: Barbara (Koenig) Rhoads; sister: Shelly Shaw; and grandson: Hoyt Botkin. Dwayne was one of a kind and his personality was big, but his heart was even bigger. He lived life to the fullest and will never be forgotten. Funeral Services for Dwayne Martin were held Tuesday, November 21, 2023, in the Wilson Mortuary Salem Chapel with Tanner Deveraux and Cody Martin officiating. Song selections played were “Amazing Grace, My Chains Are Gone”, “Cherokee Fiddle”, and “Even Though I’m Leaving”. Serving as Pallbearers were Cody Martin, Tanner Devereaux, Jason Tuttle, Randall Moore, Brad Gordon, and Tyler Atkinson. Honorary Pallbearers were Brad Delashmit, Kainnon Bounds, and JR Sellers. Burial was in the Cedar Grove Cemetery. Arrangements were under the direction of Wilson Mortuary of Salem, Missouri. Online Condolences may be entered at www.wilsonmortuary.com

Dwayne Martin

December 21, 1963 - November 15, 2023