Martin Gene Baine

Martin Gene Baine, son of Martin Russell Baine and Virginia Bell Ruth (Smithson) Baine, was born February 24, 1936 in Tyronza, Arkansas. He departed this life Wednesday evening, February 9, 2022 at 9:25 PM at West Tennessee Healthcare in Dyersburg, Tennessee with all of his children present. At the time of his passing, Martin attained the age of 85 years 11 months & 13 days. Martin was preceded in death by his wife, Ruth Carolyn (Redmond) Baine, married on November 24, 1956 in Griffith, Indiana. Others preceded him including his brothers Alfred Lee and Billy Ray. Martin re-married his wife Brenda Sue (Barger) Forrest on October 19, 2002, she survives and continues to reside in Union City, Tennessee. Other survivors include 6 children – Martin Walter & Alecia Baine of Henderson, TN, Leon Scott & Christy Baine of Custer Park, IL, Ralph Fredrick & Jennifer Baine of Fort Worth, TX, James Paul & Gayle Baine of Steger, IL, Carol Lynn Baine of Vienna, IL & Janet Sue (Baine) & Kevin White of New Burnside, IL. 4 stepchildren – Rita Forrest of Harrisburg, IL., Elizabeth Behlmann of Union City, TN., Melissa Maue of Madisonville, KY., and Douglas Forrest of Harrisburg, IL., 2 brothers – Sherman Dale & Carolyn Baine of Urbana, IL, Freddy Lynn & Sherry Baine of Tyronza, AK, 1 sister - Barbara Jane (Baine) & Leo Cole of Alton, IL; 19 grandchildren and 20 great-grandchildren. Martin served in the US Army from December 9, 1958 to honorable discharge on November 30, 1960 with terminal date of reserve of December 8, 1964. Basic training at Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri and stationed at Schofield Barracks in Wahiawa, Hawaii. He was listed as expert (rifle) and 2nd class gunner (light machine gun). Martin started employment at American Maize in August of 1955, returned after enlistment in the army until retirement in February 1991. During this time in Griffith IN, he was active in many roles; Griffith school PTA vice president then president, property association of Griffith became president and was in precinct committee in politics until moving to IL in 1969. CB club from 1977 to 1979 with the handle of Country Gentleman, Rosemore Sports Club board of directors and president from 1980 to 1989. After moving to Simpson, IL Martin became a member of Gilead Church in Simpson IL in 1994, and served as an elder from 1995 to 2006. Martin fully retired from volunteer service and enjoyed many trips to Texas during the winter months and lived out the rest of his days in Union City Tennessee. He will be greatly missed by all. A funeral service honoring the life of Martin Gene Baine will be conducted Saturday, February 19, 2022, at 12 Noon at Gilead Church near Simpson, Illinois. Pastor Doug Hughes will officiate. Burial will be in the Gilead Cemetery. Military honors will be accorded by the Illinois National Guard Burial Honors Detail and the Beggs-Gurley VFW Post # 5222. Visitation will be held Saturday morning from 10 AM – 12 Noon at the church. For the benefit of those unable to personally attend the service, the ceremony will be live-streamed on the Bailey Funeral Home Facebook page and will be archived for later viewing. Following the interment, a luncheon for family and friends will be served in the church fellowship hall.

Martin Gene Baine

February 24, 1936 - February 9, 2022