Bobby Lewis “Stub” Martin, 79, of Smithville passed away November 30, 2020 at Vanderbilt Hospital in Nashville surrounded by his wife and children.

Stub was a long-time resident of DeKalb County, member of the United States Army, co-owner of DeKalb Auto Parts, an avid reader, outdoorsman, and dedicated father, grandfather, and husband.

Bobby was born September 29, 1941 to the late Malcolm and Elizabeth Martin.  In addition to his parents, Bobby was proceeded in death by a daughter Ginger Kay Martin, brother Thomas Martin, and sister Mackie Ann Emmert.

Bobby leaves behind his wife of 54 years Thelma Bates Martin, son Christopher Lewis Martin, granddaughter Kaylee Elizabeth Martin all of Smithville, and daughter Misty Rose and Larry Bulawsky of St. Louis, Missouri.

According to his wishes, Stub will be cremated and a memorial service will be held at a later date.

The family asks that donations be made to the Justin Potter Library or the Smithville Church of Christ Day School in lieu of flowers. 

 DeKalb Funeral Chapel, Smithville, was in charge of the arrangements.

 Smithville Review

(Smithville, Tenn.)

Dec. 9, 2020