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Martin L. Stidham

September 12, 1953 - August 21, 2020
In Memorial

Martin Lee Stidham 66, of Plymouth, Indiana died suddenly in his home Friday, August 21, 2020.
Marty was born September 12, 1953 in Springfield, Ohio to Herbert W. (Mutt) and Betty Lou (Rhanor) Stidham.
Marty graduated from London High School in 1972, attended Wittenberg University and graduated from Clark State Community with an Associate’s Degree in Medical Laboratory Technology. He was employed at Mercy Medical Center and retired from Community Hospital.
He married Mary Jo (Moon) on January 27, 1979. Together they had 2 children Kacie Lynn (1981) and Douglas Martin (1982). They raised their family in Springfield until 2013 when they moved to Plymouth, Indiana when they became grandparents. Kinley and John became Pop’s entire world.
Marty enjoyed golf and coached all of Doug’s sports, especially baseball, golf, and soccer. Marty had never touched a soccer ball or watched a game but that didn’t stop him from joining Larry Robinson to become winning coaches for their sons’ teams.
He was a die-hard Red Sox, Minnesota Vikings, Texas Longhorns, and Norte Dame fan- but NEVER a Buckeye fan. He loved country music, especially Willie Nelson, and watching Westerns on TV.
Marty was preceded in death by his parents, infant daughter Kacie Lynn, and in-laws Joseph (Boss) and Evelyn Moon.
Marty is survived by his wife Mary Jo, of 41 years, and his son, Douglas Martin (Erin-who he adored) Stidham of Plymouth and their children, Kinley Erin and John Douglas. His brother Jimi (Patty) Stidham of London, Ohio, special aunt and uncle Jim and Judy Rhanor (Leesa) of Pilot Mountain, NC (whom he loved to visit) and special aunt Betty Jean Stidham (Jerry and Jason) of London, Ohio (who he always bragged he taught to drive). Sisters-in-law: Carolyn (Dennis Beesler) McHenry (Nicole and Natalie), Connie Phillips of Columbus, Ohio and Judy Lewis (Joe, Ben, Hope) of Springfield, Ohio and his “special brother ” and forever friend Mike McHenry of Zanesville, Ohio. Marty is also survived by numerous nieces, nephews and cousins that he loved dearly.
We will miss his smile, his wealth of knowledge (mostly useless trivia), his beautiful voice singing along with every song and most of all his handle bar mustache of which he was so proud. Marty I will forever forward be ‘Blue Eyes Crying in The Rain.’
A memorial service will be at a later date in Springfield, Ohio.

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  1. Carrie Hutchens says

    August 28, 2020 at 4:31 pm

    Dear Family,
    We are so very sorry for your loss.
    Praying you have comfort and peace
    in our Lord during this difficult time.
    Much love,
    Mark and Carrie Hutchens
    (Your previous neighbors)

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  2. Bonnie Sayers says

    August 29, 2020 at 6:04 pm

    Sending thoughts and prayers… you haven’t lived until you’ve been “Martinized” so it was said in the Laboratory at MMC.. he was a force to be reckoned. Gone but never forgotten! Love n Prayers, Bonnie Sayers

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  3. Kevin Flax says

    August 30, 2020 at 8:32 am

    Doug, I’m so sorry for your loss. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.

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  4. Anonymous says

    August 30, 2020 at 10:09 am

    Mary Jo, so sorry to hear about Marty’s passing. I will pray for your family. Love, Joan Sterr

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  5. Anonymous says

    August 30, 2020 at 10:09 am

    Mary Jo, so sorry to hear about Marty’s passing. I will pray for your family. Love, Joan Sterr

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  6. Mike Terry says

    September 2, 2020 at 6:03 am

    I am very sorry for your loss. I grew up with Marty in London, such a great guy.

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  7. Daren Fife says

    September 7, 2020 at 12:00 pm

    Mary Jo, Doug and family,

    My deepest sympathies and condolences for your loss. I just heard about and I am sad I did not get to send my thoughts sooner.

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  8. Daren Fife says

    September 8, 2020 at 11:36 am

    Mary Jo, Doug and family,

    My deepest sympathies and condolences for your loss. I just heard about and I am sad I did not get to send my thoughts sooner.

    Reply
  9. Deanna Tehan says

    September 11, 2020 at 10:09 pm

    Dear Mary Jo and Family, I am so sorry that you lost Marty and want you to know that you and your family are, and have been, in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. I am also sorry that this is getting to you so late, but my computer has been acting up. Please extend my condolences to your family. Take care and stay well.

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