Harvey E. Martin Sr., 95, of rural Frankfort, died January 1, 2024 at home. He was born July 7, 1928 in Lafayette, Ind. to John E. & Claudine C. (Rickey) Martin. He was formerly married to Martha Viola. He married Rosie VanCourt on December 15, 1979 in Antioch and she survives.
Harvey attended Lafayette Schools and was a lifelong Clinton County resident. He proudly served his country in the U.S. Army from 1947-1948. He worked for Schied Olds & Cadillac in Frankfort doing paint and body work 
on vehicles. He then owned Harvey’s Body Shop, retiring at 90 years of age. Harvey was a member of the Kirklin Assembly of God and a former member of the Frankfort Eagles Lodge. He enjoyed country music and Gospel Shows, enjoyed playing music, including bass, fiddle and harmonica and played bass in the Praise Band at the Kirklin Assembly of God. Harvey loved spending time with all 63 grandchildren.
Harvey is survived by his wife: Rosie Martin of rural Frankfort, daughters: Linda (Gilbert) Hendrickson of Frankfort, Jody (Harley) Babb of Frankfort, Terri (Rick) Dean of Frankfort, Kim Ashlock of Michigantown, son: Harvey “Sonny” (Dawn) Martin Jr. of Frankfort, step-daughters: Sandy (Ron) Mitchell of Frankfort, Marda (Don) Hale of Frankfort, step-sons: Donald VanCourt of Lafayette, Brian VanCourt of Florida and 63 grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, 3 brothers, 1 sister, step-daughter, Scherri O’Connor, granddaughter, Andrea Babb, grandson, Gilbert “Gibby” Hendrickson and great-grandson, Jadyn Roberts.
Funeral Services:
Visitation will be 2-5 p.m. Sunday January 7, 2024 at Goodwin Funeral Home, 200 S. Main St., Frankfort. Funeral Services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Monday, January 8th at the funeral home. Burial will be in Green Lawn Memorial Park. Memorial donations may be made to the Kirklin Assembly of God. Please visit goodwinfuneralhome.com, where you may leave a condolence.