Born March 7, 1920 in Uriah, Alabama to the parents of William and Maggie Martin. He attended public school in Uriah, Alabama. He enlisted in the U.S. Army in 1942, where he received multiple awards and medals. He received an honorable discharge in 1946.

He married Addie M. Collier on October 5, 1942 and to this union, two daughters were born. He lived in Gardena, California for years. He was a member of the Bakery Union Local 37. He joined Beulah Land Missionary Baptist Church and was a faithful member and   deacon. He moved to Texas and resided with his daughter until death.

He was preceded in death by his parents, (5) brothers: William     Martin, Clarence Martin, Wallace Martin, Eddie Martin and Ernest Martin, (3) sisters: Mamie L. Martin, Kizzie Martin and  Maggie Martin, son-in-law Jimmy Tubbs, Jr.

He leaves to mourn 2 daughters: Mamie Tubbs of Desoto, Texas and Betty  Martin of Seagoville, Texas; (4) grandchildren: Andrew Tubbs of Desoto, Texas, Stephanie Martin of Dallas, Texas, Cynthia Thomas (Curtis) of Seagoville, Texas and Felicia Martin of Seagoville, Texas; (3) great grandchildren: Damian Martin, Khearon Martin and Khurstyn Thomas; special friend Benjamin Scott; special nieces:     Patricia Martin and Robbie Heard and nephew Julius Taylor (Daisy) and a host of other relatives and friends.