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Show OBITUARY Willie "Little Bud" Martin, Jr., age 81, died December 9, 1996 at his home after an extended illness. _ He was born in Smithdale, Mississippi on September 7, 1915 to William Martin, Sr. and Jessie Leggett Martin. He married H. Ruth Youngblood on August 23, 1945 in Ogden, Utah. : : He was a member of the New Zion Baptist Church. He retired after 33 years from Hill Air Force Base as a jet mechanic and also retired from Ogden Area Community Action Agency as a bus driver and bus aid after 13 years. | : He served in the U.S. Army Air Force and received the following decorations and citations: American Theater Ribbon WWII Victory Medal Good Conduct Medal Army Air Forces Certificate of Appreciation for War Services - He attended Mt. Cannon Public School in Smithdale, Mississippi, and graduated from Ogden District Adult High School on J une 1, 1977. ‘He is survived by his wife, H. Ruth (Ruthelle Youngblood Martin), Washing- ton Terrace; four sons, Willie F. (Louise) Martin, III, Washington Terrace; John L. (Gladys) Martin, North Richland Hills, Texas; Willie (Mabel) Wall, Summit, _Miss.; and Cimmarron C. Martin, Murfreesboro, Tenn.; two daughters, Mary L. (Ezell) Green; and Jessie S. (Randle). Montgomery, both of Seattle, Wash.; 16 grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. He is also survived by two sisters, Eunice Washington, McComb, Miss.; and Allie (S.L.) Martin, Summit, Miss. _ He was preceded in death by his parents, three brothers, Henry Martin, Sr., James Curtis Martin, and Robert Martin; and one sister, Lela Martin. Internment, Washington Heights Memorial Park, 4500 Washington Blvd. Daddy I cried the day you died I felt you fly away And then I heard you say Don't worry about me, I'm free © Take care of each other, especially your mother. __ Then I stepped outside _ I saw heavens gates open wide _ And receive you on the other side Jesus said, "Welcome home, son A job well done." Daddy, we love you and will miss you But it's joy to know you don't hurt anymore. God chose a beautiful day for you to shed and fly away. Mary L. (Martin) Green |
