David Lynn Martin of Rockford, IL departed his earthly life on December 25, 2023. He was born in Warren, Arkansas on July 13, 1936, to Lindsey and Florence Martin. David married Lena Ardelia (Dee) Harris in 1958. David attended West High School and participated in track and field, graduating in 1953. He was employed at National Lock and retired from Chrysler after 35 years of service. In his earlier years he attended Bethel Baptist Church. David was an avid traveler. He and a very special group of friends traveled annually to the Super Bowl for over 30 years, the first group under the leadership of Ed Whitehead was called "National Bench Squad" and later under leadership of Grace Flowers the group was called "Super Bowl Sideliners". David enjoyed socializing and playing cards, darts, and dominoes weekly at the Legion. He made it his mission to visit family, friends, and other residents at nursing homes throughout the community.

David leaves many loved ones to cherish; daughters, Diane Cossey, Maria Lynn Martin, granddaughter, Andrea Lynn Cossey. Two sisters, Daisy Pearson of Freeport, IL, Geneva McLaurin of Los Angeles, California; godchild, Treshaunda Mull, special cousin Lenora Tripplett. Special daughters; Audrey, Chrystal, Dawn, Deborah, Denise, Grace, Julia, Karen, Lishia, Pami, Rab, and Sylvia. He also leaves a host of nephews, nieces, cousins, relatives, and friends.

David was predeceased by his parents, wife; son, Christopher Glenn Martin, sister, Margaret Henderson, and brother, Henry Lee Martin.