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Willie Martin Obituary

MARTIN Willie James May 7, 1952 - Mar. 10, 2008 Willie James Martin, 55, passed away on March 10, 2008, at Lake Park. He was preceded in death by parents, Hardy Sr. (Ethel) Martin; daughter, Nikia Martin, and brother, Hardy Jr. Willie was a former employee at Jeep and was self employed as a lawn technician. He is survived by daughters, Emma Jean, Sheriss Wallace, Danielle Martin of Toledo; sister, Sally (Chester) Taylor Jr.; two brothers, Robert (Naomi), Willie L. Martin; 7 grandchildren; significant other, Nancy Martin, and a host of relatives and many friends. Viewing will be Thursday, March 13, 2008, from 3-5 p.m., wake services will be on Friday, March 14, at 11 a.m. with funeral to follow at 12 p.m. at the Tate Funeral Service, 1003 Broadway Ave. Interment Forest Cemetery. www.tatefuneralservices.com

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Published by The Blade on Mar. 12, 2008.

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vicki lewis

March 13, 2008

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

Douglas Kynard

March 13, 2008

Willie, My lifelong friend and brother, you will be truly missed by me, and you will always be in my thoughts and prayers. I treasure the memories of our friendship and the many good times we shared. May God be with you. and may God be with your family to comfort and strengthen them during this time.

vicki lewis

March 12, 2008

Emma I'm praying for you and your family. You know I love you like a sister. Hang in there. FORGIVENESS!!
Love, Vicki Lewis

Jeanein Talley

March 12, 2008

Dear Emma,

My deepest sympathy goes out to you and your family. May the Lord comfort you all! Your friend from Old West End Junior High.

Jeanein Talley

Regina (McGEE) Grace

March 12, 2008

Sally,Robert,Punkin,and other loved ones I am so sorry to hear of your loss please accept my deepest sympathy. I have so many funny and happy memories of Willie and Hardy. Willie will forever be in my heart. lov u martin family!

The McGee Family

March 12, 2008

Our deepest sympathy to the Martin family.May God Bless you all.

Brown Family

March 12, 2008

Our deepest condolences to the family and friends of Will Martin. You will truly be missed. Ruby Brown and family

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