Millard Madison Martin, Sr., age 80, of Vestavia Hills passed away Friday, June 2, 2006. He enjoyed spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren. He was a special person who was loved by all and will be missed by the many whose lives he touched.
He was retired from the U.S. Post Office, following 40 years of service. In addition, he was part owner of H.F. Martin Agency. He was a Marine who fought in World War II, Pacific Theater and was very proud of his contribution to help America remain free. He was a member of the Birmala Masonic Lodge 836, F & AM where he served as Worshipful Master from 1986 to 1987. He was a longtime member of Bluff Park United Methodist Church.
His loving wife, Helen Fields Martin, and his parents, Ernest and Grace Martin, preceded Millard in death. He is survived by a daughter, two sons, five grandchildren, brother, sister, nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be Tuesday, June 6 from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. with funeral services to be held Wednesday, June 7 at 11:00 a.m. at Elmwood Chapel, Rev. Reid Crotty officiating. A Masonic service will follow at Elmwood Cemetery. Honorary pallbearers will be members of Birmala Masonic Lodge 836.
The family requests that memorials be sent to Bluff Park United Methodist Church, 733 Valley Street, Hoover, Alabama 35226.
-- Excerpt from obituary published June 7, 2006 in the Birmingham News
He was retired from the U.S. Post Office, following 40 years of service. In addition, he was part owner of H.F. Martin Agency. He was a Marine who fought in World War II, Pacific Theater and was very proud of his contribution to help America remain free. He was a member of the Birmala Masonic Lodge 836, F & AM where he served as Worshipful Master from 1986 to 1987. He was a longtime member of Bluff Park United Methodist Church.
His loving wife, Helen Fields Martin, and his parents, Ernest and Grace Martin, preceded Millard in death. He is survived by a daughter, two sons, five grandchildren, brother, sister, nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be Tuesday, June 6 from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. with funeral services to be held Wednesday, June 7 at 11:00 a.m. at Elmwood Chapel, Rev. Reid Crotty officiating. A Masonic service will follow at Elmwood Cemetery. Honorary pallbearers will be members of Birmala Masonic Lodge 836.
The family requests that memorials be sent to Bluff Park United Methodist Church, 733 Valley Street, Hoover, Alabama 35226.
-- Excerpt from obituary published June 7, 2006 in the Birmingham News
Millard Madison Martin, Sr., age 80, of Vestavia Hills passed away Friday, June 2, 2006. He enjoyed spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren. He was a special person who was loved by all and will be missed by the many whose lives he touched.
He was retired from the U.S. Post Office, following 40 years of service. In addition, he was part owner of H.F. Martin Agency. He was a Marine who fought in World War II, Pacific Theater and was very proud of his contribution to help America remain free. He was a member of the Birmala Masonic Lodge 836, F & AM where he served as Worshipful Master from 1986 to 1987. He was a longtime member of Bluff Park United Methodist Church.
His loving wife, Helen Fields Martin, and his parents, Ernest and Grace Martin, preceded Millard in death. He is survived by a daughter, two sons, five grandchildren, brother, sister, nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be Tuesday, June 6 from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. with funeral services to be held Wednesday, June 7 at 11:00 a.m. at Elmwood Chapel, Rev. Reid Crotty officiating. A Masonic service will follow at Elmwood Cemetery. Honorary pallbearers will be members of Birmala Masonic Lodge 836.
The family requests that memorials be sent to Bluff Park United Methodist Church, 733 Valley Street, Hoover, Alabama 35226.
-- Excerpt from obituary published June 7, 2006 in the Birmingham News
He was retired from the U.S. Post Office, following 40 years of service. In addition, he was part owner of H.F. Martin Agency. He was a Marine who fought in World War II, Pacific Theater and was very proud of his contribution to help America remain free. He was a member of the Birmala Masonic Lodge 836, F & AM where he served as Worshipful Master from 1986 to 1987. He was a longtime member of Bluff Park United Methodist Church.
His loving wife, Helen Fields Martin, and his parents, Ernest and Grace Martin, preceded Millard in death. He is survived by a daughter, two sons, five grandchildren, brother, sister, nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be Tuesday, June 6 from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. with funeral services to be held Wednesday, June 7 at 11:00 a.m. at Elmwood Chapel, Rev. Reid Crotty officiating. A Masonic service will follow at Elmwood Cemetery. Honorary pallbearers will be members of Birmala Masonic Lodge 836.
The family requests that memorials be sent to Bluff Park United Methodist Church, 733 Valley Street, Hoover, Alabama 35226.
-- Excerpt from obituary published June 7, 2006 in the Birmingham News
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