W.T. Shumake & Daughters

December 19, 1956 - August 15, 2026

Anthony Martin, "Tony", 69, of Louisville transitioned on Saturday, August 15, 2026.

Visitation 11am - 12 noon Friday, August 21, 2026, at W.T. Shumake & Daughters Funeral Home 3815 Newburg Road, Louisville, Kentucky 40218. A Memorial will follow at 12 noon.

Anthony Martin was born on Wednesday, December 19, 1956, in Pee Wee Valley, Kentucky to Ruth May Bohannon Martin and Charles Benjamin Martin. He was the youngest of nine children.

Anthony’s Christian journey began at an early age when he gave his life to Christ at Pee Wee Valley Baptist Church. In his youth, he attended Oldham County Elementary and Middle School. He later moved to Louisville and graduated from Shawnee High School, where he played on the baseball team. After high school, Tony, as he was affectionately called by family and friends, enrolled at Whitney M. Young Job Corps in Simpsonville, Kentucky, where he earned his certification as a welder. Upon completion, he was gainfully employed by Jeff Boat, just across the bridge in Indiana. After learning of another welding opportunity through family in Washington state, Tony applied and went on to spend many years working for Genie Industries in Tacoma, Washington.

His retirement brought him back to Louisville, Kentucky to spend quality time with his family, especially his children.

Tony was a gentle and caring person who was always willing to help anyone in need. He was a true giver, fun to be around, and rarely in a bad mood. He had a way of bringing out the best in others, and his positive attitude and contagious smile made even difficult moments feel more manageable. He truly lived his life to the fullest.

When in the kitchen, Tony was the frying fish specialist. He felt his fish was second to none and boasted about his frying skills. He was a diehard Seattle Seahawks fan and U of K Wildcats fan. In his down time, he loved watching action movies with the surround sound blasting Bad Boy 1 & 2.

On Saturday, August 15, 2026, Anthony Martin departed this life. He leaves to cherish his memory his daughter Antonia Thornton-Snead (Christopher); sons Antwuan Thornton and Charles Martin; siblings Frank Martin, Clarice Wright, and Minnie Martin; grandchildren; a host of relatives and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents Charles Benjamin Martin and Ruth May Bohannon-Martin; siblings, Charles Martin, Bob Martin, Ernest Martin, Ella May Winston, And Jane Hinds.