Slade Martin
by Chris Brown
Title
Slade Martin
Artist
Chris Brown
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Drawing - Colored Pencil
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100% of the proceeds from the sales of Slade Martin artwork will go towards a scholarship fund in Slade's name.
Slade David Martin, beloved son, brother, grandson, nephew, cousin and best friend, age 23, of Elwell passed away Monday, May 17, 2021 in Midland County. He was born on July 21, 1997 in Alma the son of Troy and Angelia “Angie” (Conn) Martin.
Slade graduated from Alma High School in 2015 as a class Valedictorian and earned his bachelor’s degree from Ferris State University in Biology.
Slade had an unwavering drive to reach and shatter any goal he set for himself. He was always striving to do more and be a better person in every way possible. Slade had a passion for flying and this past Saturday achieved his Commercial Multi Engine Pilot Rating, being one step closer to his next goal of becoming an Airline Pilot. Slade worked with 3 Point Aviation in Alma and helped others with their goal of flying as a Certified Flying Instructor. He also worked for Gateway Air Service, patrolling pipelines throughout the State of Michigan.
Slade will be dearly missed by all who knew him and be remembered for his drive, determination, being able to stretch every dollar, his great love of the outdoors, trying new things and most importantly his family.
He is survived by his mother, Angie Martin; father, Troy (Kathleen) Martin; brothers, Dalin and Case Martin; grandparents, William “Bill” and Janet Conn, Joyce Martin; aunts and uncles, Elynn (Scott) Minnick, Shawn (Dan) Ebright, Joanne Kyser, Tam (Rob) Smith, Scott (Laura) Martin; cousins, Hawke (Trisha) and Gibbs Grover, Dane (Erica) Grady and Grant Grover, Tyler Minnick, Kylee (Seth) Lawson and Holt Hubbard, Emily (Shane) Rummer, Cleo Kyser, Brittany Knarr, Brock Martin, Drake Martin; his girlfriend, Elise Meyer and many close friends.
He was preceded in death by his grandfather, James Martin.
Memorial services will be held on Saturday, May 22, 2021 at the Alma Airport at 12 pm with Pastor Bob Fall officiating. Visitation will be held on Saturday from 10 am until the time of services. Interment will be held at a later date in Seville Township Cemetery. Those desiring may make memorial contributions to the family, for a scholarship fund.
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September 29th, 2021
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