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Robert Earl Martin

1947 - 2021

Robert Earl Martin obituary, 1947-2021, Gary, IN

BORN

1947

DIED

2021

FUNERAL HOME

Guy & Allen Funeral Directors, Inc.

2959 West 11th Avenue

Gary, Indiana

Robert Martin Obituary

Robert Earl Martin (Sonny Bob) was born April 16, 1947, to Robert (Sherman) Sr. & Ada Martin in Cleveland, MS. Sonny Bob confessed Christ & salvation at an early age at Mount Pilgrim Baptist Church in MS. He relocated to Gary Indiana in 1965 and he graduated in 1968 from Tolleston High. On March 20, 2021, Robert unexpectedly gained his wings. He was a retired employee of ABF Freight. He leaves to cherish his memories, his five children LaTonya Burrage, Carla Martin, Dana Martin, and twins Darryl & Darla Martin. A devoted and loving sister, Dorothy Jean Cowan, and a lifelong friend, Raymond Jackson. A host of grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, and nephews. Visitation Friday, April 2, 2021, from 12 noon to 8:00 p.m. Family hours 6-8:00 p.m. at the Guy & Allen Chapel. Funeral service Saturday, April 3, 2021, at 11:00 a.m. at Tarrytown M.B. Church 601 Ralston Street. Rev. Willie Joyner officiating. Interment Oak Hill Cemetery.

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Published by Post-Tribune from Mar. 31 to Apr. 1, 2021.

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Frank Jackson Jr.

May 31, 2022

Bob and my father were best friend when we lived in Gary Ind. Bob was a guy just down to earth, and was easy to talk with. May he and my father rest in heaven !! Friends back together again !!

Deidre Griffin

April 5, 2021

To the family of Sonny which includes Paula and children, Aunt Jean, the Martin's from Tarrytown.
My sincere condolences to all. We were family howerver, I am the last of link on the Griffin chain. SONNY had a Godfilled life. Sonny, U will be missed but I know u r in a better place and ur children will miss ur place here on earth,however U are now in a better place. Hold on family we will see him again. Just and believe Sonny is smiling now.
Deidre Griffin

Bill Jordan

April 2, 2021

Condolences to the Martin family.May God give you strength and peace at this difficult time.

Linda Barnes Caldwell

April 1, 2021

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

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Mike, Michelle and Todd

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Connie Martin

March 31, 2021

Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and all the wonderful time we shared with you as a family are priceless .
Connie.

scott

March 31, 2021

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

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Visitation

12:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Guy & Allen Funeral Directors, Inc.

2959 West 11th Avenue, Gary, IN 46404

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3

Funeral service

Tarrytown M.B. Church

601 Ralston Street, IN

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2959 West 11th Avenue, Gary, IN 46404

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