David Leon Martes

David Leon Martes, 40 of Independence, MO passed away Saturday morning, October 10, 2015 following a motorcycle accident at 23rd St. and Blue Ridge Blvd. Cremation is planned with a memorial service to be held at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, October 17, 2015 at the Carson-Speaks Chapel, 1501 W. Lexington Avenue, Independence, MO 64052. The family will greet friends from 6 to 8:00 p.m., Friday evening at the chapel. David was born January 10, 1975 in Kansas City, MO to James and Linda (Stout) Martes. He enjoyed riding motorcycles, collecting Baseball cards, fishing, camping and float trips. He had worked as a courier for JS Logistics. He was a member of Immanuel Baptist Church in Independence, MO. He is survived by; his wife, Amy Martes of Raytown, MO; his parents, James and Linda Martes of Independence, MO; 3 children, Curtis Martes and Samantha Martes of Independence, MO and Michael Chance Gaulter of Bueno Vista, CO and a brother, Jimmy Martes of Independence, MO. Online condolences may be expressed to the family at www.speakschapel.com (Arrangements: Carson-Speaks Chapel (816) 252-7900)