Martin Allen Newlin, 37, of Taylorville, IL died at 11:39 am Saturday, May 16, 2015 at Taylorville Memorial Hospital.

He was born November 22, 1977 in Springfield, IL the son of Jonathan W. and Helen “Mickey” Newlin. Martin was a Machinist with Design Corrugating in Taylorville. He was a member of Davis Memorial Christian Church in Taylorville, was a Life Scout with Troop 68 Boy Scouts of America and had been a drummer with the Taylorville Junior High School Band and the Taylorville High School Band. He loved to fish and was an avid NASCAR fan and was a die-hard Cubs and Bears fan.

Surviving are his fiancée, Amanda S. McMillon of Taylorville; Children: Alysha Newlin, Hayle McMillon and Zachary McMillon all of Taylorville; Parents: Jonathan and Mickey Newlin of Taylorville and Brother: Anthony Newlin and partner Benjamin Boswell of Dallas, TX.

Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 am Wednesday, May 20 at McClure Funeral Home with Rev. Bill Kerns officiating. Visitation will be held from 10:00 am until time of service in the Funeral Home on Wednesday. Martin will be cremated following services.

In lieu of flowers the family suggests memorials may be made to: Alysha Newlin Education Fund C/O the family.

McClure Funeral Home and Cremation Services is assisting the family with arrangements.

Memories of Martin or condolences to the family may be sent online at www.mcclurefuneralhome.com.