El Dorado, Kan. - Vernon Ray Martin, 74, retired construction worker for Morrison Knudson Construction Co., passed away Wednesday, April 23, 2008. Vernon was born in Douglass, to Ernest and Florence (Looman) Martin. They preceded him. Vernon was graduated from El Dorado High and served in the U.S. Army from 1954-56 during the Korean Conflict. Survivors: sons, Jeffrey (Cheryl) Martin of Kechi and Randy Adams of Florence, Ky.; daughters, Nanette (James) Squier of Beaumont and Jennifer (Thad) Colling of Andover; brother, Keith (Kathy) Martin of El Dorado; cousin, Don (Mary Lou) Taylor of El Dorado; five grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. No visitation. Graveside service at 10 a.m. Monday in Elmwood Cemetery, Augusta. Those attending please use the Ohio Street entrance. Memorials: American Heart Association or American Cancer Society in care of Dunsford~Zeiner Funeral Home.