Michael Martin

Michael Ray Martin III, 25, of Fulton, passed away on Tuesday, October 4, 2022. Michael was born in Fulton on April 10, 1997, the son of Michael Ray Martin Jr. and Bethany Logan (Danny) Byler (Joel) Pautz. Michael played high school football at South Callaway High School in Mokane, Mo. and was a proud member of their “Warrior Elite” team. He was a proud member of Victory Fellowship Church. Michael loved nothing more than being a father. He was a loving, caring, proud girl dad and had dreamed of being just that since he was a small child. He was that and more. He is survived by his parents; fiancée, Rachael Bingaman; two daughters, Makenlea Renee Martin and Madalyn Rae Martin; two sisters, Alexis MeiLi and Mackenzie AhLan; two grandmothers, Diane Logan and Carol Ryan; and godmother, Anna Hoteling. He was preceded in death by his paternal grandfather, Michael Ray Martin; maternal grandfather, John Phillip Logan; and step-father, Danny Kay Byler. Celebration of life will be held from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m., Sunday, October 16, 2022, at Maupin Funeral Home. Memorial donations are suggested for a trust that will be set up for his daughters, c/o Maupin Funeral Home, 301 Douglas Boulevard, Fulton, MO 65251. Condolences may be left for the family at www.maupinfuneralhome.com.