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He was born on March 31, 1950 in Louisville, Kentucky to Andrew and Esther (Egelhoff) Martin. Following in his father and grandfather's footsteps Michael was a member of the Masonic Lodge in Louisville, Kentucky. He was an avid collector of medieval memorabilia and antique chiming clocks. He enjoyed going on drives and antiquing, and tending to his garden and yard work. He also enjoyed watching tv, especially Jeopardy, ID TV, and America's Got Talent. Michael studied Biblical History while attending college.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
Michael is survived by his partner Mark; brother Skipper (Hana) Martin; and a sister Kay Ball.
Memorial services will be held on Thursday July 31, 2025 at 2:00pm at the Union Funeral Home. Visitation will be held from 12:00pm to 2:00pm prior to the service.
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