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Russ Martin Obituary
TRUMANN - Russ Elliott Martin, 46, passed away Saturday, Nov. 13, 2021, at his home.
He was born Feb. 16, 1975, in Harvey, La., to Gerard and Freda Dillin Martin Jr. Russ graduated from Astronaut High School in Titusville in 1993 and was formerly employed at NASA in Titusville. He loved being a computer technician and loved computers.
He is survived by his mother, Freda Martin; two daughters, Jasmine Martin and Rachel Martin; and several aunts, uncles and cousins.
He was preceded in death by his father, Gerard Martin; an uncle, George Dillin; and grandparents, Lacy and Virgie Dillin.
The family will receive friends from 1:30 until 2:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 17, 2021, at Gregg-Langford Bookout Funeral Home.
A graveside service will be 3 p.m. Wednesday at Jonesboro Memorial Park Cemetery with Allen Ashlock officiating.
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Jim Davis
November 22, 2021
Geri and Russ Martin were part of my New Orleans 926th Reserve family. I knew Russ as Geri's son and then as an employee at the space center. My condolences to the family for your loss. Russ was always kind and brought joy to our lives.
Larry Maggie
November 19, 2021
Freda and family, my deepest sympathies. Russ was a good person and enjoyed the times I was around him!! May God Bless you all!
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