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Terry Martin Obituary

Terry Neal Martin, 67, of Jonesboro, died Saturday, September 7, 2025, at NEA Baptist. He moved to Jonesboro last month, moving here from Heber Springs, Arkansas. He was born in Hickory Ridge, Arkansas, on November 5, 1957, to Ziba Neal and Elizabeth Martin. Terry was of the Missionary Baptist belief. He served his country faithfully in the US Navy, as a firefighter. He enjoyed scuba diving and gaming first person shooting games. He was a deputy sheriff in Hot Springs County years ago. He was preceded in death by his parents. Survivors include his wife of 24 years, Lisa Martin, of the home; son, Dakota Neal Martin of Jonesboro; daughter, Brandy Moseley and husband Win of Memphis Tennessee; sister, Shelly Partain of Trumann; grandchildren, Calup and Camden. A Celebration of Life Memorial Service will be 2:00 P.M., Friday, September 19, 2025, at Emerson Memorial Chapel with Pastor Chris Garner and Eulogist Ernie Huff officiating and Emerson Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. Visitation will be from 1:00 until service time. Burial will be private. To sign an online guestbook, go to emersonfuneralhome.com.

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Published by Jonesboro Right Now on Sep. 8, 2025.

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