Wayne Martin, 70, of Mount Vernon, Illinois, passed away at 5:43 am August 16, 2022 at SSM Health Good Samaritan Hospital in Mount Vernon.

He was born February 9, 1952 in Anaheim, California to the late Glen Frank and Beverly (Ellis) Martin.

Wayne married Debra “Debbie” (Stutesman) Martin on June 1, 1973 in Casey, Illinois. In addition to his loving wife of forty-nine years, Wayne is survived by his children, Amy McKinney and husband, Shawn of Mount Vernon, Illinois, Caleb Martin and wife, Lynett of Russellville, Indiana; grandchildren, Megan, Madison, Matthew, Paige, Rylan, Emma; and siblings, Cathy Davis, Brad Harris, Don Harris. Wayne had served as a pastor his entire life. He had pastored churches in Illinois, Indiana, Alabama, Missouri, Wyoming, and Kentucky. Wayne recently retired from full time ministry. He touched many lives during his years in ministry and gave his all for the Lord. Wayne always pointed people to Jesus. Wayne proudly served his country in the United States Air Force. He was a loving husband, father, and grandfather and will be dearly missed.

A Visitation will be held Friday, August 19, 2022 from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm at Pleasant Hill Baptist Church in Mount Vernon, Illinois. A Funeral Service will begin at 1:00 pm with Reverend Jason Webb and Mr. Caleb Martin officiating. Memorials may be made in Wayne’s honor to Pleasant Hill Baptist Church.Call Hughey Funeral Home at 618-242-3348 or visit hugheyfh.com for further information.