of Sherwood, AR
December 31, 1928 - November 2, 2014
Gerald L. Martin, 85, of Sherwood, died Sunday, November 2, 2014. He was a member of First Baptist Church of Sherwood where he served as a deacon for over twenty years.
He was born in Little Rock to the late Lee and Minnie Martin. He was a veteran of the Korean War and served in the United States Coast Guard. He was preceded in death by his parents, his loving wife of sixty-two years Betty, a brother, Adron H. Martin, and a great-granddaughter, Chloe Wolcott.
Gerald retired from Texas Eastern Gas Pipeline Corp. after serving thirty-two years in Shreveport, Houston, and Little Rock.
He is survived by two daughters, Linda Wurzburger (Billy) and Sheree Saye (Jon) both of Shreveport; two sons, Michael and Scott of Sherwood, Arkansas; ten grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.
Services will be at First Baptist Church of Sherwood, 701 Country Club Rd., Sherwood, AR 72120 at 11 a.m., Wednesday, November 5, 2014. Entombment will follow at Rest Hills Mausoleum.
The family will receive friends from 10-11 a.m. at the church prior to the service. Arrangements made by Roller-Owens Funeral Home (501-791-7400).
Memorial contributions may be made to First Baptist Church of Sherwood or Arkansas Baptist Children's Homes and Family Ministries, P.O. Box 552, Little Rock, AR 72203
Condolences to the Martin family for the loss of such a wonderful father and grandfather. May God bless each of you in a special way and comfort you in this time of need.
My condolence to the Martin family in the loss of your father/grandfather. He will be greatly missed by his church family. Our prayers go out to you during this difficult time.
Sorry to hear about the loss of Mr. Martin. I will have the family in my prayers.
So sorry for your loss. Praying for you all .