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Ralph Martin Obituary

Ralph "Box" Martin Sr. entered eternal rest on Saturday, February 19, 2022, at the age of 62. He was born on September 12, 1959, in New Orleans, La. Ralph was a retired Operator 3 at the Jefferson Parish Public Works, after 33 years of service. He was currently employed as a driver for Council on Aging. Ralph is the son of the late Nellie Chapman and brother of the late Michael Martin. He leaves to cherish his memory: his loving wife of 42 years, Josephine Patti Martin; his sons, Ralph Martin Jr. (Lavonne), Demarco Martin Sr., and Joshua Martin Sr.; his 12 grandchildren: Romare, Jasmine, Taylor, Jaylen, Darryl, Nevaeh, Amaria, Demarco Jr., Makayla, Jakobi, Joshua Jr., and Za'laiya; Great-grandchildren: Koi and Ava; his sister Doretha Franklin and brother Myron Chapman (Stephanie); his daughter in love, Carenda Pierre, and a host of nieces, nephews, relatives, and friends. Family, friends, employees of Jefferson Parish Public Works, Council on Aging, Walmart, Lafarge Holcim, Pastors and Officers of First Zion Missionary Baptist Church, and neighboring churches are invited to attend the Funeral Service, "Celebrating the Life of Ralph Martin Sr." on Saturday, February 26, 2022, at 11:00 am at Second New Guide Baptist Church, 1424 S. Dilton St., Metairie, LA 70003. Visitation will begin at 9:00 am. Interment will follow at Providence Park Cemetery, Metairie, LA. Professional services entrusted to Dennis Mortuary Funeral Home.

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Published by The Times-Picayune from Feb. 24 to Feb. 26, 2022.

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Gina Brown

February 28, 2022

To the Martin Family, you all have my deepest sympathy. Praying for the family.
RIP Box

Tonia

February 26, 2022

Wow...can´t even imagine you gone and not seeing you anymore. But I know you up there with plenty to many to name rest easy Box

Shondrell Allen

February 26, 2022

Sending love and hugs to you guys Ms Patti I love you and keep your head up. Alvin my baby boy sends his love. He always felt like his was Box favorite player

Tara Amor Barker

February 25, 2022

You have touched so many people and are truly missed. I can only thank your family for sharing you with all of us. You have truly blessed us for many years and we will cherish those memories for the rest of our lives.

Lorick

February 25, 2022

Condolences to the family. " You with somebody" was a phrase he made his own. BBB boys keep yall heads up. BOX will be sorely missed!

Roselyn and Gilda

February 25, 2022

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

YaYa

February 25, 2022

Sincere condolences to the Family. Box was a genuine "blessed" beautiful human.

Mr. & Mrs. Jessie Smith

February 25, 2022

Mr. Box will be truly missed. Our Prayers are with you all
He is Shrewsbury.

Dawn Battistella

February 25, 2022

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived. Sending lots of prayers.

Elaine Mayfield & Willie Houston

February 25, 2022

Our Condolences, Patti and Sons on the Lose of your Husband Patti and Sons Your Father. We will keep you all an our Prayers.

Rita Claborne

February 25, 2022

You have my deepest sympathy,put your trust in God.He will take care of you.

The Claborne Family.

Sheila Patterson

February 25, 2022

My prayers and condolences to the family.

TOMMY OCONNOR

February 25, 2022

RIP BOX... SHOW THEM OL BOYS UP THERE HOW TO SHOOT POOL..

Rosezana Gould

February 25, 2022

My condolences to the family may God bless you and your family with peace in this time of sorrow RIP Box

Yvonne Anderson Patterson

February 25, 2022

Patti, Josh, Marco, Ralph, Jr., and family; I pray God will continue to strengthen and cover you in His peace! Mr. Ralph touched the lives of so, so many people; especially the kids in the Breckenridge Drive family! He took time to speak into the life of my son and trained him in lawn care. He took time to help the single parents in our neighborhood, he was truly a blessing! Hold fast to the great times you all shared as a family, God bless!

Helen Norman

February 25, 2022

With deepest sympathy for your loss.
I will stay in prayer for you and your family.

Dennis Ester

February 25, 2022

Our condolences to Patti and Family for your loss. Praying that you find peace and comfort in the Lord during this time of sorrow. The turkey neck boiler man will be missed. Rest in peace Ralph.

The Ester Sr, Jr, and JrJr's
Family

Elizabeth B. Lenox

February 25, 2022

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

Eternal Affection Arrangement- BASKET INCLUDED

Renita Harris

Sent Flowers

Ketha

February 25, 2022

Sending my condolences to his wife Mrs Patti his children and the rest of the family I was sadden to have heard this

Sabrina McGee

February 24, 2022

My condolences for the family! May God cover you all during this time of bereavement! I will always remember Mr. Ralph as the face of The Challengers! R.I.EternalPeace!!!

Mary Kay Varmall

February 24, 2022

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

Howard Farmer

February 24, 2022

In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always real brother

Hazelnell Carmadelle

February 24, 2022

My condolences to the family of a great friend and pool teacher,May he Rest In Peace.And as box would say he is blessed.Fly high box

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1424 S. Dilton St., Metairie, LA

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Second New Guide Baptist Church

1424 S. Dilton St., Metairie, LA

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