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William Martin Obituary
He was born in Trenton, N.J., on April 20, 1957. He was a graduate of Princeton Day School and completed a business management degree at Rutgers University. He received many awards in football and basketball from PDS and was also a standout football player at Rutgers University. He was a former head football coach at PDS and at Caravel Academy, Bear, Del.
He was employed by the Department of Corrections for 25 years and was "Rookie of the Year" at the New Jersey State Prison in 1983.
He was a former member of Union Baptist Church, Trenton, N.J., where he served with the junior usher ministry and attended Sunday School.
Predeceased by his father, William Martin, Sr., and his brother, Anthony Martin, William is survived by one son, William J. Johnson of Louisville, Ky.; mother, Ella G. Martin of Trenton, N.J.; one uncle, Leon (Annie Bell) Martin of Trenton, N.J.; one aunt, Marjorie Jackson of Trenton, N.J.; one niece, Jaeuqetta Moore of Texas; special friend, Jacqueline Davis of Indian Head; and a host of other relatives and friends.
The funeral will be Wednesday, May 29, at 11 a.m. at Union Baptist Church, 301 Pennington Ave., Trenton, N.J. Interment will follow at Greenwood Cemetery, Hamilton, N.J. The viewing will be from 9 a.m. until the time of services on Wednesday. Arrangements are by Anderson Funeral Service, Trenton.
Memories and Condolences
for William Martin
Alan Johnson
May 21, 2023
Every week you still cross my mind . Time has passed but the memories are still here. RIP my friend. Miss you.
Alan Johnson
June 2, 2021
I still remember the days of riding in the Fairlane. Good times, Billy!! Love and remember u forever my brother
Alan Johnson
May 23, 2014
It's been a year and it still feels like yesterday. The years and miles never dulled our friendship and when my journey is done, we will meet up again and never miss a beat.
James Cox III
July 28, 2013
MRS Martin
My Prayers go out to you and the family I recently heard about this and was very hurt and surprised to find out. Billy was my inspiration when I attended PDS because he mentored me on the process of a Trenton Kid attending the prep school. He will be missed tremendously.
May 31, 2013
My heart and prayers to the family. I enjoyed your laugh and the fun we all had when Rutgers Football Team flew down to Florida A&M for spring break. Rip Billy your work here on earth is complete.
Willie & Margie Ritter
May 31, 2013
Our dearest condolences to you. We know that your heart is heavy having lost two sons. Remember to be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord. God is your best friend; just trust Him and keep the faith; He will bring you through. You're in our prayers.
Love & Blessings,
Joan Givens
May 30, 2013
I didn't even know he moved out of Trenton NJ. Rest in peace Billy
May 30, 2013
RIP BILL MARTIN
May 30, 2013
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Alan Johnson
May 30, 2013
From PDS to now and ever Billy and I were close. My Prayers to all of u. RIP Billy
Betty Parker-Mason
May 30, 2013
Dear Ella:
The Parker Family of Wainwright Avenue send our Sincerest Sympathy to you during your breavement. May God continue to strenghten you as you go through this again.
God Bless you Ella.
CHARLES WRIGHT
May 29, 2013
MY HEART IS WITH YOU BILLY WILL ALWAYS
MISS. WE WORK TOGETHER
Arzaga Dillard
May 29, 2013
What a good brother! I can remember back in the sixties and seventies when we were kids running around and playing sports in Donnelly Homes. Rest in Peace.
Dudich Family
May 29, 2013
The "KING" was a brillant man, will miss the wonderful conversation and debates of his. God has taken a great man much too early.
ANITA WATKINA GENWRIGHT
May 29, 2013
I remember the first time I met Billy that big kind smile I will never forgET,MAY GOD BLESS THE MARTIN FAMILY....
Anthony Porto
May 29, 2013
Billy was a join to work with, he once told me that he "came to work when I was there just to get a good laugh or see what i'd do or say next" and "That I always made him laugh' Billy I missed you when I retired now the world will miss you, it was pleasure to have known you and the good times we had together will always be remembered, God Bless you Billy, my friend.
May 28, 2013
Mrs Martin,
I remember the times on Calhoun and Southard with Billy, Frankie, Red and me. Those were the good old days. Billy was one of a kind. Sweet and strong. You were always a sweetheart.
May 28, 2013
So sorry to hear of your loss...i worked with Coach Martin at PDS. He was a stand up guy & always demanded the best out of his players. He always insisted his players show respect. He will be missed.
Carol k
Mike Stacey
May 28, 2013
Dear Ella,
I worked with your husband and remember him as a great guy. He will be missed. My sincerest condolences.
Mike
Marlene Bradley Jester
May 28, 2013
Sorry for your loss.
May 28, 2013
Ms. Martin,
I am so sorry to hear about Billy. You have my deepest sympathy and condolences in this time of need. He reminds me of my brother when we all use to play together.
Your old neighbor, Sherelle Dingman-Berry
Anthony Bowers
May 28, 2013
Coach Martin was a great man, coach,friend, and mentor. I had the pleasure coaching under him. He loved those boys at Caravel.I know that he will be in heaven smiling down on those boys. My thoughts and prayers go out to the family. Everytime I coach at Caravel's field, I will remember the passion he had for those kids.
Marna Conner
May 28, 2013
My deepest sympathy to you, dear Ella, and to your family.
My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Love, Marna
RHONDA ASKEW-GRIMSLEY
May 28, 2013
Ms. Martin my sincere condolences to you and your family. Billy was nice person, he'll continue to be with you always.
May 28, 2013
"Coach" was a wonderful man. He will be severely missed by the entire Devlin Family. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family, especially his mom and son during this time. Knowing Billy he will be leading a football team in heaven! With a sadness in our hearts we say goodbye to a good friend. Forever in our hearts...The Devlin Family (Danielle, Bruce, Dallas, Abigayle, and Clayton)
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