Lloyd Ray Martin, 79, of Atchison, KS died July 7, 2021, at Amberwell Hospital in Atchison. A memorial service will be held 1:00pm, Wednesday, July 14, 2021, at Trinity Lutheran Church with Pastor Robert Ziegler officiating. Family will greet friends from 12:00-1:00pm prior to the service at the church. Memorial contributions are requested for final expenses. Condolences can be left at www.beckerdyer.com. Ray was born September 8, 1941, in Shelbina, MO to Nathan and Hallie (Poore) Martin. He and Linda Thomas were united in marriage on Oct. 8, 1968. He retired from Golden Star as a supervisor after thirty years of service. He served nineteen years in the National Guard. He was a fan of the Las Vegas Raiders and family has requested that those attending can wear Raiders apparel. Ray enjoyed and participated in many tractor pulls. He also enjoyed music and played drums in many bands over the years. Ray is survived by his wife Linda; son, Willam Martin, Reno, NV; daughters, Rebecca Martin, Las Vegas, NV; Dana Martin Flowers, Gardner, KS; Tracy (Brian) Kane, Atchison, KS, and Amber (Brian) Lee of Cummings, KS. He is preceded in death by his parents; son Jerry Dean Thomas; brothers Howard Martin, Charles Martin, Bob Martin, Roy Martin, Don Poore, and sister Myrna Wolverton.