Michael ‘Mike’ Shane Martin

Monday, November 14, 2022

Michael “Mike” Shane Martin, 52, of Greencastle, passed away Tuesday, Oct. 18, 2022, at Regional Hospital in Terre Haute.

Born Jan. 14, 1970 in Elkhart, he was the son of Ruth (Spivey) and Glen Stites of Montezuma.

Mike “Beef” was a 1988 graduate of Rockville High School and graduated from Indiana State University.

He loved teaching and most recently was a caseworker for Putnam County DCS, where he made a lasting impact on all who encountered him.

Mike was a member of the Bethel Baptist Church in Greencastle.

He was a giving soul with the biggest heart and leaves behind an incredible legacy, that he didn’t even realize he was building. He was a humble, strong-willed, brilliant man; confident in his words and opinions, always speaking his mind and as the stories roll in from his many friends, that is what made him, him and so special to all of us.

Mike was a movie buff if there ever was one and loved everything “Star Wars.”

Mike was an avid sports fan. His favorites included the Dallas Cowboys, the Dodgers, fantasy football, UFC fighting, his niece’s softball/volleyball games and anything IU.

Mike is survived by a son, Tyler Martin of Michigan; his parents, Ruth and Glen Stites of Montezuma; two sisters, Beckie Martin of North Manchester and Heather Willhite (Jason) of Eminence; three nieces, Brenna and Alayna Willhite of Eminence and Kimberly Acres of New Castle; a nephew, Michael Ecker (Chelsie David) of North Manchester; and his adoring fur babies, Leia and Solo. Also surviving are aunts, uncles, cousins and an abundance of very close and special friends.

He was preceded in death by his great-grandparents (Ben and Inez Eppert); grandparents (Bud and Phyllis Spivey); aunts and uncles (Phyllis and Monte Duvall, Deb and Randy Stroup, Judy Luke); cousin Jackie Kay; and his beloved dog, Chewy.

Cremation has been chosen.

A celebration of life will take place from 3-7 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 19 at Bainbridge Community Building (near the railroad tracks and across from the fire department) at 201 N. Grant Ave., Bainbridge.

Please join us to celebrate Mike and the incredible legacy that he leaves behind. We would love to hear your favorite stories of Mike and some of you might have many, that we can’t wait for you to share.

Care is entrusted to Barnes & Rice Funeral Home of Rockville.