Richard L. Martin, 74, of Naples, died Thursday, Nov. 18, 2021, at Culbertson Memorial Hospital in Rushville. He was born April 26, 1947, in Chapin, the son of Harold and Illeane Battefeld Martin. He married Mary Ann Bailey on Dec. 21, 1967, at Bluffs United Methodist Church, and she survives. He is also survived by two daughters, Shelly Ann (Matthew) Hays of Quincy and Sara Beth (Daniel) Reynolds of Greenview; three grandchildren, Lauren Anderson, Chelbie Richards and Zoey Hays; three great grandchildren, Elijah, Vaughn and Maryevelyn; one brother, Gene (Judy) Martin of Meredosia; and several nieces and nephews. He is also survived by his beloved dogs, Quinn and Dorothy. He was preceded in death by his parents and one sister, Judy Shinnebarger. Rich was a member of the United States Army, serving as an E-5 Sargeant in Vietnam. He worked as a plumber and carpenter while living in Arizona, where he also enjoyed working as a farrier in his spare time. Upon returning to Illinois, he worked for Consolidated Grain in Naples for several years. He later worked for Ameren in Meredosia for eighteen years before his retirement. Rich loved hunting, fishing and Jeeping. He enjoyed spending time at the butcher shop. Most of all, he loved spending time with his family and friends. A graveside memorial service with military honors will be held 11:00 am Tuesday, Nov. 23, 2021, at Fairview Cemetery near Bluffs. Memorials are suggested to Meredosia-Bluffs Rescue Squad or Land of Lincoln Honor Flight. The Buchanan & Cody Funeral Home in Meredosia is in charge of arrangements. Condolences may be sent to buchanancody.com. Graveside Service Fairview Cemetery Tuesday, November 23, 2021 11:00 AM Bluffs, IL