Allen D. Martin, Sr., 88, of Poplar Grove, Il, died February 5, 2025 in Poplar Grove, IL. He was born on June 30,1936 in Marion, Kentucky, son to Frances and Bertha (McMican) Martin. Allen graduated high school  and joined the military serving our country in the Army National Guard in the Vietnam War. He married his sweetheart, the late Helen Louise Martin on June 30, 1959 , on his birthday. He was a machinist for Arnold Engineering and then worked as at True Value as a security guard.  Allen played Bingo at the Moose Club and enjoyed fishing and watching television. He loved to spend time with his family including his grand and great grandkids. His family will miss grampa's hugs and his mumbled "I love you's." He would always let his family know how proud he was that they called him. His favorite place to eat is Cracker Barrel. He was well loved.

Allen is survived by his son Allen (Cheryl) D. Martin, Jr; brother, Frances (Barb) Martin, Jr; grandchildren, Rockie ( Teri) Martin, Jr., Bridget (Troy) Onley, Dave (Tanisha) Martin, Shayla (Jon) Martin and Shane (Monica) Martin; 13 great- grandchildren;  and multiple nieces, nephews and cousins.

He is preceded in death by his parents; loving wife, Helen; son, Rockie Martin, Sr.; sister, Virginia Adams; brother, Jonny; and sister, Cora Pirello.

Visitation for Allen will be at 10 a.m. until the time of service at 11 a.m., Friday, February 14, 2025, at Anderson Funeral and Cremation Services, 218 W. Hurlbut Ave., Belvidere, IL 61008. Burial to follow at Highland Garden of Memories. Pastor Charles Waggoner will officiate.

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