David Michael Martin, 73, of Du Quoin, passed away at 12:17 A.M., Thursday, April 28, 2023 at his residence surrounded by his family.
David had worked as a superintendent in the preparation plant for the coal mines.  He had worked at Consol Burning Star #3, Burning Star #2 and Wheeler Creek Mine from 1969 until 1997.  David had been owner and operator of Du Quoin Farm Fresh from 1997 until 2002.  He had been maintenance supervisor at the Du Quoin Elementary and Middle Schools.  David had also worked at Perry County Construction.  He was an member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Du Quoin and had served as trustee, finance committee member, parrish council member, usher, server and school board member.  David was a member of the Knights of Columbus and Du Quoin Elks.  David cherished his family; spending time with all his grandchildren was his favorite pastime.  He was also an avid Du Quoin Indian fan and enjoyed St. Louis Cardinals baseball.  David enjoyed quail and rabbit hunting with his grandsons and brother.  He cherished and loved his grandkids and great grandkids and attended all their activities.
He was born April 29, 1949 in Du Quoin, IL, the son of Charles J. and Rita J. (Eisenhauer) Martin.
He married Jenny Sue Black on December 28, 1968 at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Du Quoin and she survives.
He is survived by his wife of Du Quoin, three daughters - Shonna Spencer and husband Jeff of Du Quoin, Jennifer Martin of Marion and Andrea Martin of Du Quoin, eight grandchildren - Alexandra Spencer of Du Quoin, Jonah Spencer of Du Quoin, Cameron Spencer and wife Makaylah of Du Quoin, Blayke Spencer of Du Quoin, Grace Martin of Marion, Jaxson Hawthorne of Du Quoin, Hatilyn Holmes of Cape Girardeau, MO and Crue Michael Hawthorne of Du Quoin, five great grandchildren - Lucy Martin Milam, Makenna Milam, Evie Spencer, Hendrix Spencer, and Bennett David Spencer, all of Du Quoin, and four siblings - Carol Isaacs of Pinckneyville, Kay Baker and husband Steve of Waterloo, IL, Allen Martin and wife Sharon of Du Quoin, and Mary Beth Lane and husband Joe of Du Quoin.
He was preceded in death by his parents, grandparents - Herman and Mary Eisenhauer and Joseph and Mary Martin and brother-in-law - Howard Isaacs.
Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:00 A.M., Thursday, May 4, 2023 at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Du Quoin with Fr. Carl Schrage officiating.
Friends may call from 4 to 7 P.M., Wednesday at the Searby Funeral Home in Du Quoin.
Burial will be in the Sacred Heart Cemetery in Du Quoin.
Friends may make memorials to Hospice of Southern Illinois or Sacred Heart Catholic Church and will be accepted at the funeral home.