Kenneth Gerard Martin

Kenneth Gerard Martin

Kenneth Gerard Martin, age 59 was born on September 13, 1965 in New Orleans, LA, departed this life peacefully on Thursday, July 31, 2025. He was a proud graduate of De La Salle High School and he attended Delgado Community College. He was employed by the Orleans Parish School Board and Schlumberger Offshore Oil Company. Kenneth was the loving husband of 38 years Terry Davis Martin. Beloved father of Kilah Kendra Martin, Kalum Kendall Martin (Chasity), Kyle Kenneth Martin (Shanta), Cassidy Keonna Martin-Day (Patrial), and Kaitlynn Kentrell Martin (Baby Girl). Devoted brother of James Lester Martin, Jr., Terry Mark Martin Sr. and Debra Martin Whiters.  Kenneth was also survived by his 4 grandchildren, SPC Kentrell Martin, Kye Martin, Patrial Day, Jr., Elijah Day and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, family and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents James Lester Martin, Sr. and Carol Hall Martin. Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend the Celebration of Life Service on Friday, August 15, 2025 at Gertrude Geddes Willis Funeral Home, 2120 Jackson Avenue, New Orleans, LA 70113 at 12:30 p.m. Visitation from 11:30 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. Interment Providence Memorial Park, 8200 Airline Drive, Metairie, LA 70003. You may sign the guest book on www.gertrudegeddeswillis.com. Gertrude Geddes Willis Funeral Home Inc., in charge (504) 522-2525.