Kenneth Valentine MARTIN

Uncle Kenny & Aunt Estelle were always so much fun when they visited us in the country of Alabama. I remember him giving me a silver dollar in 1949. That was a big deal to me at that time. In 1952 all six of us kids turned in our dollars to help purchase our first Chesterfield for $100. We now call them sofas or couches. Uncle Kenney was always so handsome and nice. By the time I was old enough and had the funds to travel, he had retired. So I never heard him perform except on record. ...

Pop was an inspiration to us who knew him. His life made mine and most of the people I know seem miniscule by comparison. If I can be half the man he was I'll leave this world a happy man. Miss you pop

"and so it goes".. a lullaby melody that softens my heart when I am reminded how much I miss you every day since you left... I know you are singing on the big stage now with the bright lights shining on you... your glorious voice still echoes in my head and your sense of humor will be my cherished memories.. Love you Dad forever.. see you again one day.