Brad Bennett Martin, age 58, passed away on Saturday, May 31, 2014 at his home with family at his side. He was born on March 11, 1956 in Clare, Michigan, the son of the late Joe and Betty Jo (Bahr) Martin. Brad married his soul mate Traci on May 22, 2004. Brad and Traci followed in the footsteps of Joe and Betty Jo and were married in the Church of the Brethren in Marilla. Brad is survived by his children Tanya Harry, Kelli Lennox, Scott Murphy, Jake Murphy and Charles Robinson. Their family also includes 8 grandchildren; brothers, Jeff (Janice) Martin and the late Greg Martin; many nieces, nephews, cousins, and loyal friends. Brads favorite pastime was spending time with his family. He was loved by so many family and friends. Brad had a passion for riding motorcycles, gardening and loved the excitement of traveling to new places. He was a member of Abate Region 21, a longtime supporter of Woodland Hospice House and a member of the Isabella County National Democratic Party. Brad always had a thirst for knowledge and could always be found reading or "pondering" life's mysteries. "What do you think about that?" P.S.This service in no way affiliated with the republican party. The family will greet friends on Wednesday, June 4, 2014 from 2:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the Daggett Funeral Home in Barryton. Services will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Thursday, June 5th at the Weidman Baptist Church, 7555 W Airline Rd., Weidman, MI 48893. Memorial donations can be made to the Mayo Clinic Health System - Franciscan Healthcare Foundation,700 West Avenue South, La Crosse, WI 54601 or Woodland Hospice.