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1951
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2014
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Willie Martin Obituary
Denmark, TN - Services for Willie Frenchie "Will" Martin, age 62, will be Saturday, June 7, 2014 at 12 Noon, at Mt. Olive Missionary Baptist Church in Denmark, TN. Burial will take place in the Church Cemetery.
Mr. Martin died Monday June 2, 2014 at his residence.
Visitation for Mr. Martin will begin Friday morning from 9 a.m. until 7 p.m., at Mercer Brothers Funeral Home. The remains of Mr. Martin will lie-in-state at Mt. Olive Missionary Baptist Church on Saturday from 11 a.m. until time of service.
Mercer Brothers Funeral Home, (731) 423-4922.
Memories and Condolences
for Willie Martin
PATRICIA TAYLOR
June 1, 2021
Gone but not forgotten.
June 5, 2015
will left behind a Legacy of memories. He will be greatly missed.
Cassandra Chapman
June 30, 2014
From Cassandra Chapman and Family. Sorry for your loss.
Shirley Grimes-Carter
June 10, 2014
Praying for the family''
Ignatius Godwin
June 9, 2014
Will u were a legend in your own terms. I will never forget the things we talked about and laugh about it. May god bless the whole Martin family
Jh & Patsy (Chism) Jones
June 9, 2014
To Will's family, you have our heartfelt
sympathy. RIP friend.
Angela Johnson
June 9, 2014
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.
Wanda Triggs-Mercer
June 8, 2014
I will always remember Will calling me "Triggs" and volunteering to purchase me a Delta t-shirt at Lane homecoming. While at Lane Jesse Tyson, Will and I ate every Friday at the famous Mrs. Parham's store.
He was a great friend and will be greatly missed!
Frenchie, Carolyn, and family you will always be in my prayers.
Andrew Watkins
June 7, 2014
A very good friend. Will miss seeing at Lane's Homecoming.Prayers are with the family.
Pauline Chisholm
June 7, 2014
My condolences to the Martin Family during your time of grief and sorrow.
Ramona Beard
June 7, 2014
Carolyn and family, please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers during this time of sorrow.
Rev.Dewayne Moore
June 7, 2014
To the Martin family and friends. May God continue to shine his love among you. Pastor Dewayne E. Moore and family. Hamlett Chapel C.M.E.CHURCH Family, Chattanogga, TN 37410. Church 423-267-6013, Pastonage, 423-320-0302
Cassy Edmaiston
June 7, 2014
To Will's family, may our Lord give you comfort during this time of sorrow. My prayers are with you.
Ernestine Brantley
June 7, 2014
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
Parrish Douglas
June 6, 2014
Will was a Denmark and West High legend, he will truly be missed.
Jane Kirk
June 6, 2014
May God bless and keep the family during your time of loss.
June 6, 2014
I will miss you big Will. Prayers for the family
Michael J. McBride
Sonteral Martin
June 6, 2014
Rest easy Uncle Will. You have been a rock for me all my life and I will never forget the many conversations and life lessons you provided. You left a lasting legacy for all us to continue. You can rest knowing we will not let you down. Love You
June 6, 2014
Our Prayers and Condolences to the familyof Will. He will be missed. God has a plan.
Angela Lewis andFamily
Gillispie Sam & Servelliar
June 6, 2014
From The GILLISPIE FAMILY to THE MARTIN FAMILY MAY GOD GIVE YOU COMFORT
Tracy Burton
June 6, 2014
Keeping You All In Our Prayers The Burton(Bryant)Family
Tracy Burton
June 6, 2014
May God bless the Martin family in there time of mourning. Were praying for you.Tracy Burton(Bryant)&Family
Deshawndra Gillispie
June 6, 2014
Thanking God for your healing & praying for strength for your family.
ANNIE, DONNIE MY SON CARTER
June 6, 2014
TO THE ENTIRE MARTIN FAMILY MY SON DONNIE CARTER AND I SEND OUR PRAYERS TO YOU. WILL IS ANOTHER ROSE THAT JESUS PICKED FROM THE FLOWER BED OF ROSES. NO MORE PAIN. JESUS WANTED HIM TO COME TO A BETTER PLACE. WE LOVED WILL, BUT GOD LOVE HIM MORE.
teri "dottie" white
June 6, 2014
God bless the family you all know that I love you guys but I'm away...so I wanted you to know that you're in my prayers...
phyllis hunt
June 6, 2014
Sorry for your Loss.
William and Linda hill
June 6, 2014
Sorry for the loss of Mr. Will. Prayers for the family from the Hill family.
Je'na Verser
June 6, 2014
My condolences goes out to the Martin family during this time.
The Verser Family
Maurice & Je'na
Dwayne Martin
June 6, 2014
RIP Uncle Will You will be missed dearly!
June 6, 2014
Our deepest sympathy to the Martin Family. We are so sorry for your loss.
Jeff and Lynne Henning
Karen Stewart
June 6, 2014
Carolyn & family, sorry for your loss. Praying for comfort in this sad time..
Paula Beard
June 6, 2014
My prayers are with the Martin family in the loss of their loved one. Will's kind,fun spirit and his smile will truly be missed. God bless each of you.
Louise Twiddy
June 6, 2014
Praying For The Martin Family
Jerry (Chicken Wayne) Holloway
June 6, 2014
My prayers and thoughts go out to the Martin family in their time of bereavement. May you wrap yourselves in the comfort of the Lord. Weeping may endure for the night , but Joy comes in the morning. May you R.I.P.
Alisa Wilkes
June 6, 2014
Sorry for your lost. May GOD give the family strength through this hard time as Will go home to be with the other Angels. U will b missed ??????
Andy England
June 6, 2014
My thoughts and prayers go out to the Martin family. Will was a pleasure to work with and he will be missed by his fellow TDOT employees.
William Fowler
June 6, 2014
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
ELVIRA CURRIE
June 6, 2014
Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.
Anita Epperson Edwards
June 6, 2014
My prayers are with the Martin family during their hour of bereavement. May God be your strength today and always.
Andy England
June 6, 2014
I had the pleasure of being Will's supervisor at TDOT.He was one of the best people I have ever worked with. My thoughts and prayers go out the Martin family.
June 6, 2014
Our Prayers are with the family. May you find comfort in the peace of our Lord and Savior.
God Bless,
Pastor Jerry Moore & Family
alfred verser
June 6, 2014
My Friend
Delorace McFadden
June 6, 2014
I first met this fine man when i was about 10 years old through the merger of my uncle and his sister's marriage. He was always so sweet and treated me like a little sister though my crush was big. I will miss seeing your smiling face at Lane's Homecomings. RIP my friend!
Octavious Merriweather
June 6, 2014
May the Lord bless and hold the Martin family, he will carry you during your time need.
Carolyn D. Marshall-Wilkes
June 6, 2014
Rip Will you will never be forgotten.Will keep the family in prayers.
Laurine Walker
June 6, 2014
To my best friend Mrs. Carolyn Martin & Family, may God's Blessing be with you all, and you have my deepest sympathy. I will pray for God to left
you and your Family up at this time and always.
Love you
Laurine Walker
Carolyn Caldwell
June 6, 2014
My prayers are with you and your family. I know Will from Lane College. He always wore a smile on his face.
Melvin Randolph
June 6, 2014
Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.
Peggy Bullock-Jackson
June 6, 2014
The Lord makes no mistakes. Peace brother in law.
Mary Wynne
June 6, 2014
I was a student at Lane when Will was enrolled there as well. My heartfelt sympathy is extended to his family and Lane College family too. May he RIP.
Barbara Ingram
June 6, 2014
"Wait on the Lord: be of good courage, and he shall strengthen thy heart." Ps.27:14
Gloria Graham-Jones
June 6, 2014
My prayers are with the Martin Family in your time of sorrow.Will, was a very nice person.
Carol Campbell Forrest
June 6, 2014
Bro. Will was a great man...praying for the family's strength.
Keith Lewis Sr.
June 6, 2014
Prayers are being sent in remembrance of Will. Our deepest sympathy and condolences.
Keith Lewis Sr.
June 6, 2014
To Mrs. Carolyn and family. We send our condolences in this time of your loss. We are praying for you in this time of need. Will was a great friend and will be missed. Love from the Lewis Family
Johnny Dodd
June 6, 2014
To the Martin Family.. Keep his light going !
Johhny Dodd
June 6, 2014
Great Role Model to all young men! Great Father! Full of happiness! Love sports!
Luvonnia Brooks
June 6, 2014
My heart goes out to the entire family of Will may God continue to strengthen you all .
Patricia Morton
June 6, 2014
The Morton Family thoughts and prayers are with you and your family through this heartbreaking time. There's nothing we can say that will ease your pain but we just wanted you to know we am thinking of you. My deepest condolences. -
Edna Jones-Johnson
June 5, 2014
My deepest sympathy to your family. May our Lord and Saviour keep his arms around the Martin Family. Will was at Lane College when I attended.
Martha carter
June 5, 2014
praying for the martin's family! god bless you all.
Hazel Macon
June 5, 2014
R.I.P my friend!!!!
felIcia frazier
June 5, 2014
R.i.h....u surely b missed.....i will b praying for ya fam knowing its hard Bt ik u b n heaven shining down smiling
Hazel Macon harris
June 5, 2014
My prayers goes out to the family of Will Martin. R.I.P my friend!!
Benita Fuller
June 5, 2014
To the family you have my most deepest heartfelt sympathy at this difficult time.May God continue to comfort you and give you peace. Look to the hills in which all of our help comes from.
June 5, 2014
It can be so hard to face the first year without your loved one, but the love of family and friends can carry you through.
O K Curry
June 5, 2014
You will truly be missed. You have inspired so man young men.
Frenchie Marquise Smith
June 5, 2014
Rest In Peace Uncle Will!!!
Brenda Floyd(Hill)
June 5, 2014
My prayers and thoughts are with the Martin Family & the Denmark community!!
Francine Rogers
June 5, 2014
Praying for the family. My God give you all the strength to get through this time
Jerry Day
June 5, 2014
God bless the family and friends.
SARAH NEW
June 5, 2014
R.I.P. WILLIE MARTIN GOD HAS CALLED U HOME. NO MORE SUFFERING
Patricia Taylor
June 5, 2014
To Carolyn and the children, my deepest sympathy for the loss of Will. Growing up in Neely Station, it was pleasure to call him a friend. You all are blessed to have had him in your lives.
Madine Martyin
June 5, 2014
to my Martin family in TN. We Martins in Illinios send love and prayers, morning the passing of Will, he was a wonderful brother in law, and it never changed, I will miss him so especially answering the phone at the house. he will live on in our hearts forever. be unlifted knowing he is not sick anymore. and somday we will see his smile again. earth has now sorrow Heaven can not heal..love you
June 5, 2014
Rip Will u will b missed! My prayers goes out to the Martin family in this time of bereavement .
Lisa Douglas-Cockrell
June 5, 2014
To the Martin family, I will keep you in my prayers.
Marilyn Ellison
June 5, 2014
May it help to know that thoughts and sincere sympathy are with you at this time.
Herman&Linda Reed
June 5, 2014
May God comfort you in your time of loss.Praying for the Martin family.
June 5, 2014
Our prays are with the martin family. Danielle , fred dodd and I yolonda , really are praying for ur strength. Mrs Carolyn we love and hope u will keep ur strength.
Lonell and Mattie Forbes
June 5, 2014
Sorry to hear about your loss. You have my deepest sympathy and prayer.
Class Of 1975
June 5, 2014
May his memories comfort and console each of you for the days to come.
EDWARD & FELICIA FORREST
June 5, 2014
PRAYER TO THE FAMILY
nicole brown
June 5, 2014
I love u uncle Willie R.I.P
Edward & Felicia Forrest and Family
June 5, 2014
PRAYERS TO THE FAMILY
Pamela Comer-Scott
June 5, 2014
To Sarah and the rest of the Martin family, our Prayers go out to you during your time of grief and sorrow
Virginia Bonds
June 5, 2014
I pray the LORD will give comfort and strength during your time of breavement. Will be truly missed by many. I never say Will without a smile. May GOD bless the entire Martin family
BRIDGETT BROWN
June 5, 2014
From, My family to yours. our hearts and prays go out to you.
Deidre Ellison
June 5, 2014
Prayers go out for Ms. Carolyn and the entire Martin family love u all keep the faith
Kelly McCurrie
June 5, 2014
Keeping the Martin family in my prayers.
Stafford Lewis
June 5, 2014
Every time I seen WILL he alway had a smile on his face and would say something to make you laught rest in peace WILL you will be miss!!!!!!!
Major Perry
June 5, 2014
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Monica Reaves
June 5, 2014
To the Martin family, I will keep you in my prayers. I know this is one of the hardest moments in your life but God will see you through.
Mary Carter -Johnson
June 5, 2014
Praying for my dear friend Carolyn and the Martin family. Will will be missed. Such a great guy with a wonderful smile always.
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