Martin, Mr. Billy Joe Sr.

MR. BILLY JOE MARTIN, SR. age 80, of Highway #48-Summerville, Georgia passed away Saturday, April 6, 2013, in a Ft. Oglethorpe hospital.  A native of Round Mountain, Alabama He was born to the late Fred and Cledie Timmerman Martin on July 1, 1932.  Mr. Martin was a member of Alpine Community Church, Veteran of Korean Conflict, and retired CEO Technician with General Telephone Company in 1991 after 37 years of service.  He was preceded in death by a son the late Jack Warren.

            Surviving are His wife-Ann Abernathy Martin; daughter-Brenda Bearden of Summerville; son and spouse-Billy, Jr. and Cindy Martin of Summerville; granddaughters-Chris Ann and Eric Davenport and Amy Martin; grandsons-Todd and Jamie Bearden and Zack Bearden; great grandsons-Jarred Bearden, Raidyn Davenport, and Reece Davenport; brothers and spouses-Winston and Lavern Martin of Eatonton, Wallace and Ellen Martin of Menlo, Charlie Frank and Kaye Martin of  Lawton, Oklahoma, Greg and Debbie Martin of Cloudland; several Nieces and Nephews also survive.

            Funeral service will be held Sunday, April 7^th, at 4:00 P.M. from Graveside in Summerville Cemetery with Pastor Tommy Pledger officiating.  Honorary Pallbearers will be members of Alpine Community Church and are asked to assemble at the Cemetery Sunday at 3:45 P.M.  At Mr. Martin’s request, there will be no visitation.

          
            Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.