of Southside Community, Batesville, AR
December 10, 1936 - September 12, 2014
Alton Alvin Martin, 77, of Southside died Friday, September 12, 2014, at his home.
Born December 10, 1936, in Melrose, Arkansas, he was the son of Alva Charles Martin and Doris Olgie Tuttle Martin.
He served four years in the U.S. Navy and three years in the U. S. Merchant Marines. He worked at GenCorp of Batesville as a mixer-operator for thirty years. He enjoyed gardening vegetables, fishing on the White River and local area ponds, squirrel hunting, bowling, watching football, baseball, basketball and spending time outdoors. He and his wife, over the years, fostered over fifty-six children. He was a member of Allen Chapel Free Will Baptist Church.
Survivors include his wife, Norma Faye Newberry Martin of Southside; two sons, Allen Craig Martin of Southside and James Hicks of Floral; three daughters, Robin Dunard of Desha, Edith Ann Martin of Southside, and Frances Lee Bukhari of Knoxville, Tennessee; nine grandchildren; thirteen great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren; two brothers, Douglas Lee Martin of Kokomo, Indiana and Lonnie Dean Martin of Anderson, Indiana and four sisters, Nola Pyle of Noblesville, Indiana, Atha Grooms of Lawrenceburg, Tennessee, Vada Thompson of Locust Grove and Lola Solida of Bradford; and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents; one brother, Clay Martin; and three sisters, Ava Mawhiney, Alma Jones and Allie Ivy.
Graveside services will be 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, September 17, 2014 at Egner Cemetery with Bro. Tim Landers officiating. Arrangements are by Roller-Crouch Funeral Home of Batesville.
Pallbearers will be Danny Smith, John Smith, Gerry Mohlke, Allen Martin Jr., Edith Ann Martin and James Hicks.
Honorary pallbearers are Jerry Byrd, Darryl Thompson, Mike Elwood and David Branscum.
There will be no visitation.
Alton was my Brother in law also my friend & brother I will miss him very much
Our hearts and prayers are with you and the family.
Norma, Craig, Robin, Edie, So sorry for your loss. Alton was a great fellow. Will keep praying for you. Been good neighbors for 40plus years. Go Bless You.
So sorry for your loss.He will be missed.
Rest in peace, Mr Martin. It was an honor to know you and your family. All my love to you and them. Love you, Edie!!
Norman,Edie,Robin,Craig and family. Your dad was a wonderful man and will be greatly missed. I know he suffered in the last few weeks of his life but he now is no longer in pain and is with his lord and savior free of pain rejoicing and fishing im sure. He was always so much fun to be around. May god wrap his arms of love and grace around you his family and friends in the days and weeks to come. Know I am just a phone call away and will always be there if you need me. Know I love you guys and my heart breaks for you all. Praying for you..love Kathy Austin and Andrew Carey
Alton martin was a wonderful caring man. Opened his home for so many that were lost and that needed help always providing food expecting nothing in return.
Alton Martin never wavered. Was always there for his family. A true example of what really being a man is all about. Alton was more of a father figure to me than any other man in my life. I just can't say enough.
He was a true Razorback Fan and I dedicated the Arkansas victory over Texas Tech, 49 - 28 Sept 13th, 2014 @ Jones AT&T Stadium, Lubbock, TX often sharing the game with Alton in Spirit!
You will be missed. R.I.P. Alton! Love you Man!
Norma, So sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.