Perry Martin

MARTIN, Mr. Perry - Age 78, passed away Friday, February 22, 2008 at Brian's House. Family hour 10:30AM Saturday, March 1, 2008 at Christ Fellowship Missionary Baptist Church, 317 E. Hamilton Ave., with funeral service commencing at 11AM, Minister Derrick Aldridge, officiating, Pastor Leroy Shelton, Host Pastor. Interment Sunset Hills Cemetery, G-4413 Flushing Rd. Friends and pallbearers will assemble at the church 10:30AM Saturday. Mr. Martin will lie in state in the Chapel of Lawrence E. Moon Funeral Home, 906 W. Flint Park Blvd., and may be viewed from 9AM-8PM Friday. Perry Martin was born June 13, 1929 in Tishomingo, MS. The son of Lonnie and Lillian (Southward) Martin. He accepted Christ at an early age and joined Carter"s Branch Missionary Baptist Church of Tishomingo, MS. He was honorably discharged from the U.S. Armed Forces on June 8, 1955 after serving in the Korean Conflict as a Sergeant. Upon discharge he relocated to Flint, MI where he married Jessie L. Hughes. He was employed at Buick and was a member of Local 1292 for several years before transferring to Fisher Body Grand Blanc; he then retired after many years of service. He united with Foss Avenue Baptist Church under the guidance of Pastor Avery Aldridge, where he was a faithful and dedicated Deacon, and he also served in the Choir and with the Jail Ministry. He was the founder of Martin Trucking Inc. His vision was to own a trucking company that embodied wealth and prosperity for his family and the community of Flint. Perry Martin enjoyed fishing, hunting, and gardening. He had a gentle and sweet spirit along with an infectious smile that would light up the room. His kids and grandkids were the love of his life. He leaves to cherish his memory: 3 sons, Derry Martin, Lonnell (Tarnesa) Martin, and Johnny (Maryann) Alexander all of Flint; 2 daughters, Penny (Kenneth) Echols and Patrice Martin both of Flint; 1 extended daughter, Nurse Patsy McCaskey; grandchildren, Kenneth Echols Jr., TaQoiya Brown, Jaire Grayer, Lonnell Martin Jr., Darius Martin, Quatia Alexander, Tawana Fleming, Perry J. Alexander III, Darweishi Alexander, Marquel Williams, Venecia Williams, M-Shynka Alexander, Emauela Alexander, and Ecenyuea Alexander; father-in-law, Charles (Linda) Hughes of Wynn, AK; brother, Landon Martin of Flint; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and a very special friend, Guinn Campbell. Perry Martin was preceded in death by his loving wife, Jessie L. Martin; parents, Lonnie and Lillian Martin; sisters, Christine Hodges and Earnestine Robinson; brother, Alonzo Martin. The Martin family would like to express special thanks to Pastor Derrick Aldridge and Second Chance Church Family, Christ Fellowship Missionary Baptist Church Family, Foss Avenue Baptist Church Family, caretakers Serena and Sophia Arnold, the staff of Heritage Manor, Hurley Medical Center, Hospice at Brian's House, Dr. and Mrs. Schumacher, a very special neighbor Dessie Johnson, and the Alma Street neighborhood.

Perry Martin

June 13, 1929 - February 22, 2008