Gerald John Martin

	Gerald John Martin, 48, Dowell, passed away Friday,June 16, 2000 at 12 Noon at his home.
	Mr. Martin worked as a CNA in a nursing home.  He was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church in DuQuoin.
	He was born January 14, 1952 at Murphysboro, the son of James L. and Lorene J. (Schneider) Martin and was a lifetime resident of the area.
	Surviving are his mother, Lorene Martin of Vergennes; two sons, Jason Martin of Elkville and Shannon Martin of California; daughter, Tiffany Martin of California; grandson, Tevin Martin; sister, Dr. Dorothy Martin of Moline; brother, James Martin of Lancaster, OH and two special friends, Bill Brown of DuQuoin and Sandy Larson of Moline.  He was preceded in death by his father.
	Funeral services were Tuesday, June 20 at Maxton Funeral Chapel at 10 a.m. with Msgr. Harry Jerome officiating.  Interment was in Sacred Heart Cemetery.  Friends were able to call from 6 until 8 p.m. Monday at Maxton Chapel.
	Memorials may be made to the Epilepsy Foundation.
