June 8, 2026 in Obituaries, Top Stories

Claude Martin, 69

CLAUDE THOMAS “TOMMY” MARTIN age 69 of Crossville, TN passed away June 5, 2026. He was born June 23, 1956 in Crossville, TN the son of Leslie and Anna Grant martin. He worked for more than 30 years as a plumber and in later years did RV maintenance at Lake Tansi. He also loved doing  lawn maintenance. He was of the Christian faith. He loved his family and his grandchildren were the light of his life.

He is survived by his son- Josh Martin and his wife Jennifer of Crossville, TN, daughters- Jessica Bilbrey and her husband Jerry and Christie Lenz and her husband Scottie all of Crossville, TN, brothers- George Martin and his wife Lisa, Jackie Martin and Ricky Martin and his wife Mary all of Crossville, TN, grandchildren- Sean Bilbrey, Jug Bilbrey and Matthew Bilbrey, Kandice Collins, Brandon Collins and Jordan Collins , Madelyn Martin, Colton Lenz and Nicholas Lenz and nieces and nephews- Erica Sisco and her husband Tyler, Cole Martin and his wife Cassie, Rally Sisco, Cooper Sisco, Silas Martin and  Roman Martin.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife Julie Martin and brothers- Ray Martin, Robert Martin and Leslie Martin Jr.

A Gathering of Family and Friends will be held Monday June 8, 2026 from 5pm-7pm at Hood Funeral Home.



CONTACT INFORMATION

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105.7 The HOG / Spirit 101.9/ 93.3 The Ranch
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37 South Drive
Crossville, TN 38555

Phone: 931-484-1057
Fax: 931-707-0580