of West Memphis, AR
July 20, 1943 - March 11, 2024
William Ralph Martine, born July 20, 1943, he passed on March 11, 2024. William was 80 years old.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Letitia Fratesi Martine of West Memphis, Arkansas and a sister, Cathy Martine Gant of Nashville, Tennessee. He is survived by his sister, Marie Martine Lamb of Harrison, Arkansas; brothers, George Martine of Marion, Arkansas and Joseph Gary Martine of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma and many nieces and nephews.
Better known as Bill to family and friends, He was a Vietnam War Veteran and a retired heavy truck mechanic for Tri State Mack in Memphis, Tennessee.
Bill was a classic car enthusiast and still owned his first car, a 1954 Chevrolet, purchased in 1963. He was also a Star Trek fan. But more important a very devoted son and brother and a devout Catholic. He will be greatly missed by all.
Both Visitation and Mass will take place at St. Michael Catholic Church in West Memphis on Friday, March 15, 2024 with Visitation beginning at 10:00 AM and Mass at 11:00 AM with burial afterwards at Crittenden Memorial Park in Marion, Arkansas.
My dad, William Weston, retired from Tri State. I removed him talking highly of Bill.
Prayers for William and the Martine family. The Martine family were very close to my family, Harry and Billie Jean Luttrell. His brother George was one of my mentors.
Love and respect,
Andy Luttrell
May you rest in peace our dear friend and neighbor. We could not have asked for a better person than you to have as our neighbor. Always kind, caring, and gracious. You will always remain in our hearts. Our heartfelt sympathies go out to your family and friends.