R. L. "Buddy" Martin's Obituary
Funeral services for R.L. “Buddy” Martin, 73, of Simpson, Louisiana will be held at 11:00 a.m. Thursday, June 9, 2011, at the Simpson Church of God in Simpson, with Bro. Bob Schlemmer officiating. Burial will follow in the Mt. Pleasant Cemetery in Simpson, LA, under the direction of Labby Memorial Funeral Home of Leesville.
Visitation will be held from 5 pm - 9 pm, Wednesday, June 8, 2011, at the church.
Buddy, the son of Hayes and Lettie Bell King Martin was born on March 29, 1938, in Port Arthur, Texas. He passed away on Tuesday, June 7, 2011, at his residence in Simpson, LA.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Hayes & Lettie Martin; sister, Penny Martin; brother-in-laws; Jack DeHart and Wilford Parker; father and mother-in-law, Arlice and Ruby Parker and grandmother, Sally Jackson.
He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Wanda Parker Martin; son, Keith Martin & wife, Leah; daughter, Kayla Stephens & husband, Steve, all of Simpson; adopted son, John Dunaway & wife, Geneva of Atlanta, GA; sister, Doris DeHart of Colleyville,TX; brother, Ira D. Martin & wife, Darlene of Jasper, TX; grandchildren, Wesley Norris & wife, Ashley, Lindsey, Kade & Katelynn Martin & Travis McDonald; step-grandchildren, Casey, Colton and Kade Stephens; two great grandchildren, Seth & Kaydence Norris and a host of nieces and nephews.
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