Martin Wheeler Cash, Sr., age 66, of Kingston, passed away at his home Saturday morning, March 7, 2015. Martin was a wonderful husband to Diana, a wonderful dad to Marty & Stephanie and a great & loving grandfather to Jordin, Abbie & Jarrett Puckett. Martin was a faithful member & Deacon of New Midway Baptist Church in Kingston. He was a Safety Officer for the Kingston Fire Department and a Training Officer for the Kingston Police Department. He was also Chief Deputy at Morgan County Sheriff’s Department for several years and is best described as a volunteer, giving one hundred percent. Martin joined the Tennessee National Guard and was honorably discharged in 1968. He was a true public servant, patriot and longtime member of the Sons of the Revolution.
Preceded in death by his parents, Alvin & Mary Sexton Cash; brother, Barry Cash; mother-in-law, Irene Griffin.
SURVIVORS
Loving Wife of 46 Years
Diana Griffin Cash of Kingston
Children
Martin W. Cash, Jr. of Kingston
Stephanie Puckett & husband, Michael of Kingston
Grandchildren
Jordin, Abbie and Jarrett, all of Kingston
Brother
Michael Dean Cash & wife, Pam of Strawberry Plains
Sisters-in-law
Debbie Cash of Claxton
Shirlene & the late Wayne Freels of Sunbright
Brother-in-law
John E. Griffin of Kingston
Aunts & Uncles
Shirley & the late Ken Warren of Knoxville
Thelma & the late G.L. Sexton of Columbus, GA
A host of nieces, nephews, cousins and many friends
The family will receive friends from 4:00 -7:00 pm, Tuesday, March 10, 2015 at New Midway Baptist Church. Funeral service will be held 4:00 pm, Wednesday, March 11, 2015 in the Sanctuary of New Midway Baptist Church with Rev. Rod Garrett, Robert Puckett and Howard Huffine officiating. Interment will follow in New Midway Baptist Church Cemetery. Memorials may be made to New Midway Baptist Church Playground Fund, 240 New Midway Road, Kingston, TN 37763.
Fraker Funeral Home of Kingston is in charge of all the arrangements.
To share a memory or send a condolence gift, please visit the Official Obituary of Martin Cash hosted by Fraker Funeral Home.