Martin Larmont McGlothan affectionately known as “Bam” slept peacefully away on November 1, 2025. Martin was born on April 15, 1968 in Hopkinsville, Ky to the late Mr. James and Mrs. Laura Mae McGlothan. Martin accepted Christ at an early age. He was an alumni of Hopkinsville High School. After graduating high school Martin enlisted in the United States Army serving in many tours in Afghanistan. 

He later moved to Raliegh, NC where he was the Market Meat Manager for 20 years at Food lion and The Fresh Market Corporation. Martin was a vibrant man with a big heart. He had a personality like no other. He was well loved by everyone, especially the kids. “Marty Mar “ loved the children, his friends and family.  

He is preceded in death by his parents Mr. James and Mrs. Laura Mae McGlothan, Grandparents: Mr. Hosea and Mrs. Margaret Brown, Sister: Twanna McGlothan. He leaves to cherish Sisters: Rosita McGlothan, Maya (Gary) Bowman, Monike (Leroy) Love all of Hopkinsville, Ky, Maria Houghton of Frankfort, Ky, LeCythinia McGlothan of North Richland Hills, Tx. Devoted uncle Hozie (Denise) Brown of Jeffersonville, IN, a host of nieces and nephews, one great-nephew, four great-nieces, three truly devoted friends Donna Peterson, Sandra Chiles and Dewit Poindexter, a special loving cousin Reginald Radford and all of his Tik-Tok family.

 

Wake

Place: Taylor’s Funeral Home 202 S Campbell Street Hopkinsville, Ky

Date: Friday November 7, 2025

Time: 5:00PM - 7:00PM

 

Visitation 

Place : Mount Olive Baptist Church Hopkinsville, Ky 

Date: Saturday November 8, 2025

Time: 10:00AM - 12:00PM

 

Funeral Service

Place : Mount Olive Baptist Church Hopkinsville, Ky 

Date: Saturday November 8, 2025

Time: 12:00PM

Burial will be at Kentucky Veterans Cemetery West on Monday November 10, 2025 at 10:00AM