Ted Wayne Martin, 78, of Princeton, passed away Friday, January 9, 2026, at Rivers Bend Retirement Community in Kuttawa, Kentucky.
He was born in Princeton on October 3, 1947, to his late father, James L. Martin, and late mother, Elizabeth Manning. Ted was a devoted member of Christ Tabernacle and a man known for his service to both his church and community.
He was a lifelong supporter of the Boy Scouts of America, serving as Scoutmaster and in other leadership positions. He was also honored with the Silver Beaver Award for distinguished service. Ted especially enjoyed mentoring young men through their journey toward Eagle Scout, and he was thrilled when his own sons received that rank. He found great joy in the outdoors, especially fishing, hunting, and traveling throughout the West.
Ted also served as a magistrate for Caldwell County during the 1990s and truly enjoyed helping the members of his community. An entrepreneur who was skilled as an industrial and commercial general contractor, he began T.W.M. Enterprises in 1976 and later expanded his business by opening Masonry & Steel Supply in 1992.
Ted is survived by his wife of forty-three years, Jennie Kenady Martin; daughter, Sarah (Jordan) McClure of Princeton; sons, Brian (Ryan) Martin of Elkton, Adam (Nicole) Martin of Cadiz, Jonathan (Ellie) Martin of Murray; sister, Judy (John) Bardsley of South Carolina; brothers, James Martin of Princeton, Richard (Terry) Martin of Cerulean, Roger (Karen) Nelson, Isaac Rhine, Douglas (Melody) Rhine, Kelley Rhine, all of South Carolina; seven grandchildren, Braden Brokering, Laura Stephenson, Taylor Martin, Payton Tucker, Audrey McClure, Elizabeth McClure, Ian McClure; and several great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, James L. Martin and Joan Martin; his mother, Elizabeth Manning; and two sisters, Eva Ann Harper and Jean Morse.
Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Tuesday, January 13, 2026, at Morgan’s Funeral Home with Pastor Troy Jent officiating. Burial in White Sulphur Church Cemetery in Caldwell County will take place at a later date.
Visitation will be held from 11:00 a.m. until service time on Tuesday, January 13, 2026, at Morgan’s Funeral Home.
Expressions of sympathy may be made in Ted’s memory to the Christ Tabernacle, Legacy Center, 1839 US 62, Princeton, Kentucky 42445.
