Martin Tilton

(From Parker Mortuary)

Martin Dean Tilton, age 70, of Carthage, passed away on Friday, August 12, 2022 at Mercy Hospital in Joplin.

Martin, son of the late William and Eileen (Neely) Tilton Sr., was born on January 1, 1952 in Carthage. After high school, Martin went on to play college football at Missouri State and later attending the University of Missouri. 

During his time in college, Martin, began working on a local horse farm where he was schooled in the different disciplines of riding and training. 

He was a self-employed contractor building many bridges in Bates County for over 20 years. After retirement, Martin moved back to the Carthage area where he then worked as a property manager and enjoyed farming with family.

Survivors include his son, Nathan Tilton, and his wife, Autumn, of Lees Summit, MO; his adored grandchildren, Conor Tilton, Olive Tilton, Emma Tilton, and Libby Tilton, all of Lees Summit, MO; his twin brother, Marvin Tilton, and his wife, Becky, of Elkland, MO; siblings, Susan Chastain, and her husband, Paul, of Joplin, Orren Tilton, and his wife, Betty, of Carthage, Dennis Tilton, and significant other Joanne Arnett, of Ohio, Harold Tilton, of California, and Steven Tilton, and his wife, Monica, also of California; and numerous nieces, nephews, and extended family members. 

In addition to his parents, Martin was preceded in death by his siblings, William Tilton Jr., Charles Tilton, and Janis (Tilton) McLemore.

Private family services will be held at a later date.