Christopher 'Scott' Martin of Lawrence Kansas passed away on Thursday, September 27th at the age of 50.
He was born in Lawrence, Kansas on June 22, 1968.
Scott was a cook at various Lawrence restaurants, he spent many years as an over the road trucker and most recently as a rural newspaper carrier. He enjoyed camping, fishing, softball, golfing and spending time at the lake. He was an avid KU sports and NASCAR fan.
He is survived by his mother, Mary Jones (Steve); father, Jeff Martin (Phyllis); siblings, Mike Martin (Beth Littleton), Theresa Gilges (Les), Mike Jones (Julie) all of Lawrence, and Phil Jones (Linda) of Oak Grove Missouri; nieces, Sarah Gilges and Megan Martin, both of Lawrence.
Scott was preceded in death by his grandparents.
A celebration of life will be held from 6-8 pm, Thursday, October 4th at Rumsey-Yost Funeral Home & Crematory.
Memorial contributions may be made to Douglas County Toys for Tots or Willow Domestic Violence Center, sent in care of the funeral home.
Condolences may be sent at rumsey-yost.com.
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So sorry for your loss, Scott was a great guy! Thinking of you all at this time.
Susan Moszeter
October 4, 2018
I am so sorry for your loss . Scott had the biggest sweetest heart of anyone I've known He will be missed by many .
Chris Taylor-Finch
October 2, 2018
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