Robert Junior Martin

December 17, 2009

Mr. Robert Junior Martin, 85, passed away on Wednesday, December 16, 2009 at a Mobile hospital.

Mr. Martin was a native of Troy, AL, a resident of Bratt, FL for most of his life and attended the Pinebarren Baptist Church. He was a veteran of WWII, a member of the VFW, a member of the U.S. Army National Guard for 33 years, and a retired employee of the Escambia County, FL Road Department after 23 years. He was a loving Husband, and Father, an avid gardener and fisherman, and enjoyed family gatherings and cooking.

Survivors Include: his Wife of 63 years, Ethel Martin of Bratt, FL; four Sons, Ronnie and Gayle Martin of Enon, FL, Harold and JoAnn Martin of Atmore, AL, Bobby and Nancy Martin of Davisville, FL, and

Greg and Linda Martin of Bratt, FL; 7 Grandchildren; numerous Great-Grandchildren; three Brothers, Shirley Martin of Stockton, AL, Carol Martin of Atmore, AL, and Doug Martin of Bratt, FL; and two Sisters, Lilly of Bayou LaBatre, LA, and Shelby Jean Hatcher of Atmore, AL.

Funeral services will be held Friday, December 18, 2009 at 2:00 P.M. at the Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home with the Rev. Mike Harper and the Rev. Don Davis officiating.

Burial will follow at Godwin Cemetery.

Visitation will be held Thursday, December 17, 2009 between 6:00 and 9:00 P.M. at the Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home

Pallbearers will be Ken Martin, Taylor Martin, Chris Smith, Brandon Martin, Michael Martin, and Chad Rosenbam.

Honorary pallbearers will be Charles Lowrey, Joe Pennington, John Townsend, Buster Townsend, and Raymond Norris.

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One Response to “Robert Junior Martin”

  1. J.W. & Sandra Wilson on January 28th, 2010 10:14 pm

    To all the Martin family what a sad loss for your family . Our thoughts and prayers are with one and all of you.

    May God give courage to indure and bless you.

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