Alumni Obituary – Rodney Allen Martin

Yukon, Oklahoma – Rodney Allen Martin (CC ’85), age 56, of Yukon, Oklahoma was born to Doyle Lee (CC ’61) and Beverly (Parks) Martin (CC ’61) on December 18, 1964, in Cottage Grove, Oregon. Rodney entered eternal life on August 26, 2021.

Rodney spent most of his growing-up days in Oregon and Sioux City, Iowa. He graduated from Sioux City North High school and then attended Central College in McPherson, Kansas majoring in business. Rodney served his country in the U.S. Air Force where he was a military police officer. He spent most of his time serving at Heathrow Air Base in London and Offutt Air Base in Omaha, Nebraska. Rodney took great pride in his Air Force service.

He was a motorcycle enthusiast, fisherman, and sight-seeing traveler. One of the highlights in his life was being with his niece and two nephews. Two months ago he met up with two of them, Elle and Holt, and took them on a big fishing trip to Broken Bow; his most recent pleasure. His spiritual gift was always helping others.

Rodney is survived by his father Doyle Martin, brothers Monte Martin and Brent Martin, niece Elle, and Nephews Holt and Luke. He was preceded in death by his mother Beverly Martin.

ABOUT CENTRAL CHRISTIAN COLLEGE OF KANSAS

Central Christian College of Kansas is a regionally accredited institution offering undergraduate and graduate-level programs. Central strives to offer Christ-centered education for the whole person – heart, mind, soul, and strength. Its history dates back to 1884, and it is located in the friendly town of McPherson, Kansas. Central is a strategically small college that offers over forty areas of residential study and a thriving online program for non-traditional students. To learn more about Central go to centralchristian.edu/about. Visit the Foundation of Central Christian College to see what projects and events are coming up.