of Onia, AR
March 30, 1936 - February 2, 2016
Troy Veston Martin, 79 entered into rest February 2, 2016 at his home, He was born in Onia, Arkansas March 30, 1936 to Ed and Dona (Woody) Martin. He was saved at an early age and was an active member and deacon for many years at Bethany Landmark Missionary Baptist Church of Onia. Troy was very dedicated in his ministry of music for the Lord. His work consisted of hundreds of written, composed and published gospel songs, which he and Earlvie traveled to numerous counties and states singing. His work will continue on. Troy was a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, friend and neighbor.
Troy is survived by one son, Darvin Martin and wife Janice, four grandchildren, Cole Martin and wife Sherry, Angela Long Maynard and husband Mat, Keith Martin and wife Katie and Lynnsey Martin Meaders and husband Mitch, eleven great grandchildren, three great-great grandchildren, two sisters LeZola Martin Reed Jacques, Lola Martin Richardson and a host of other relatives and friends.
Troy is preceded in death by his wife Earlvie Brewer Martin of 61 years, his parents Ed and Dona Woody Martin, a son Harlan Martin, a daughter Rita Martin Long and her husband David Long, a grandson Colby Long, seven brothers Earl, Arnold, Herman, Raymond, Logan Eli and J.W. Martin and a sister Gertha Martin Moore.
Visitation will be6-8 pm Friday, February 5, 2016 at Roller Coffman Chapel. Funeral service will be 10 am Saturday, February 6, 2016 at Bethany Landmark Missionary Church with Brother Roy Jones officiating. Interment will be Pordue Cemetery.
Pallbearers are Darvin Martin, Cole Martin, Keith Martin, Duane Martin, Joey Brewer, and Rodney Brewer. Honorary pallbearers are Jim Rorie, Elisha Maynard, Josiah Maynard, Wayne Archer, Donald Brewer, and Harold Brewer.
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14 Condolence(s)
Faith Bontrager
Tuesday, February 9, 2016
My heart is saddened to hear the passing of this sweet man!!! Troy and his bride were a true testament of commitment to each other and portraying the hands and feet of Jesus Christ to all they met!!! I have many many memories of singing with Troy's at the Rainbow Singing as well as the Sat night visits to the nursing home to sing. I will also never forget the time i sat at the piano in there living room and played my first song for them. I was so nervous but he was so proud of me.. I will always cherish the memories i have of him and his bride!!! And am so blessed that they had a impact on my years of growing up in Mtn View.. My prayers and sympathies to the family!!!
Tonya Martin Coats
Saturday, February 6, 2016
Great Uncle Troy was golden! A true Christian, a good good man. He will be greatly missed by so many.
Bobby and Carlene Webb
Friday, February 5, 2016
Our sympathy goes out to all of Mr. Martin's family. May God continue to give you his peace and comfort in the days ahead. Bob, Dawn, Kevin and I wish God's blessings on all the family even at this time of your sorrow. God bless you all.
Mark Wadkins
Friday, February 5, 2016
My family and I enjoyed listening to Troy's group singing at many different singings around the area.
Wayne Powell
Thursday, February 4, 2016
Troy was a great man he will be missed prayers for the. Family. RiP
Wayne & Becky (Snow) Chatman
Thursday, February 4, 2016
So sorry to hear of Troy's passing. He was a wonderful man & will be greatly missed. May the Good Lord Comfort You In This Time Of Need
Pam Partee
Thursday, February 4, 2016
I am sad to hear about mr. troy. I will keep you in our prayers. I know him and ms, earlvie are rejoicing.
Marilyn Trammell
Thursday, February 4, 2016
Sorry for your loss. It is hard I know as I have lost both of my parents. It will get easier. Prayers for all of you!
J. R. Powell
Wednesday, February 3, 2016
I'm so sorry for your loss. May the good lord give peace to each of you. Loved Troy and his singing. So sorry I can't come at this time.
Cedric &. Marina Gifford
Wednesday, February 3, 2016
New Years welcomed at Red Doors and revivals and services across Stone County keep Troy fresh in our memories. Heaven is even better with a new singer and composer.
James Holt
Wednesday, February 3, 2016
So very sorry for your loss.
Mary Rigsby
Wednesday, February 3, 2016
Sympthany to the family. I know he will be greatly missed!!
Garry Gammill
Wednesday, February 3, 2016
Job 14: 14 If a man die, shall he live again? all the days of my appointed time will I wait, till my change come. I have known troy for a lot of years always the same each time you talked with him a kind hearted man as I seen him he now waits for his change to come prayers for his family .
Wendell & Juanema Hinesley
Wednesday, February 3, 2016
We sincerely extend our sympathy to your family. We just loved Troy and Earlvie. We loved their music and we loved going to singings with them, which we had done for many years off and on until we moved to AR and were able to join them on a more regular basis. Just a few years back, we realized that Troy and my Step-father, Garland Martin, were related. (I noticed how much they looked alike :-) They talked awhile and discovered they were related from several generations back. Wonderful people that will be greatly missed by family, friends, & the music community.