Johnny Leonard Martin, age 76, of Townsend, TN passed at BMH surrounded by loved ones after a brief illness brought on by Covid 19.

Johnny logged for several years and drove truck for C & C Trucking before going to work for Blount Excavating where he retired.

Johnny continued to log whenever he could.

He enjoyed horseback riding with friends and family.

Preceded in death by his parents, John E. & Ocie A. Potter Martin. Son, Johnny L. Martin, Jr., Great grandson, Johnny Patrick Martin of Morris, IL.

Nephew, James C. Griffith of MI

Great Niece, Jennifer Wiggington Daniels of OH. Sisters, Brenda Sue and Clara Lee and Francis Geraldine (Gerry) Hannah all of Maryville. Christine A. Griffith of Lincoln Park, MI. Longtime friend, Herbert Huskey.

Survived by his Children, Rodney A. Martin (Fran) of Hickory Hills, IL. Anthony Scott Haun, Ricky D. Martin (Denise) of Maryville, TN, Tonia N. Webb (Justin) of Rockford, TN and Tosha D. Martin of Townsend, TN. Justin Martin, Townsend, TN.

Grandchildren, Tank Webb, Sadie and Brandon Martin, Dahla Thomas, Kody Martin, Bekka Santoyo (Emi), Shelbie Fredette (Jeremy), Elizabeth Sweeney (Matt), Kady, Samantha Martin , Jessica Martin(Mark) and Randall Martin and John A. Martin (Sarah)

Great-grandchildren, Colin Jax Coatney, Nolan J. Fredette, Elijah J. Santoya, Brady, Conner, Forest, Shaun, Ella, Austin, Charlie, Mathew

Sister, Sue E. Simerly of Townsend. Brother, James E. (Buddy) Martin of Kingsport, TN.

Several nieces, nephews and other family members as well as lifelong friends Regina and Judy, David & Cary Marlow, Jeff & Missy Kilby.

A Private viewing will be held for Family with a Celebration of Life done at a later date.