Harold Martin

Harold Gene Martin, 53, passed away July 20, 2021 at UnityPoint Health Iowa Methodist Medical Center.

Harold was born October 1, 1967 in Des Moines, Iowa to Robert and Joyce (Mitchell) Martin. He graduated from Lincoln High School and he went on to farrier school where he became a licensed horseshoer. He was a member of the Local Laborers Union 177.

He enjoyed horses, fishing, mushroom hunting, hunting, Harleys and darts.

Harold is survived by his father, Robert “Bob” Martin; siblings, Philip (Shaun) Martin, Wendell (Bambi Barber) Martin and Steve Martin; girlfriend, Glenda Phillips; son, Christopher and his children; nieces and nephew, Nicole (Ira) Martin, Megan (John) VanderEcken, Amy (Bob) Martin, Gerri Powell and Steve Martin, Jr.; great nieces and nephews, Amyah, Jordan, Easton, Maverick, and Lilly; and a host of extended family and dear friends.

He was preceded in death by his mother, Joyce.

The family will greet friends from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. on Sunday, July 25, 2021 at Hamilton’s Funeral Home, 605 Lyon Street. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, July 26, 2021 also at the funeral home. Harold will be laid to rest at Sunset Memorial Gardens Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be directed to the family in loving memory of Harold.

Condolences may be expressed at www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com.

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