Edward F. "Nub" Martin

Funeral services for Edward F. "Nub" Martin, 83 of Ferriday,LA will be held at Evangel Tempel Assembly of God on Thursday, November 20, 2014 at 10:00 AM with Sister Gay Bradford and Bro. Bo Swilley officiating. Internment will follow at Greenlawn Memorial Park Cemetery, Natchez, MS, under the direction of Young's Funeral Home. Nub Martin was born on Tuesday, March 31, 1931 in Extension, LA. and passed away Monday, November 17, 2014 at Southeast LA War Veterans Home in Reserve, LA. He was a resident of Ferriday, a member of Evangel Tempel Assembly of God for over 50 years where he was a Board Member, Sang in the choir, taught Sunday School Class and helped in anyway needed at the Church. He was a Devout Christian who was known for his Witness and Testimony to all he came in contact with. God and Family were the two most important aspects of his life. Nub was a role model to his family and community. He was an avid outdoorsman with the love of hunting and fishing but most of all the fellowship with friends and strangers. Even in his final years at the Veterans Home, he brought a smile to everyone he came in contact with. He proudly served his Country in the United States Air Force during the Korean Conflict. He was preceded in death by: Parents- Edward and Alice Martin 2 Daughters- Dianne Buckles and Cathy Freeman 7 Brothers- Tom Martin, Willie Green, Jimmy Ukle, Ben Martin, Luke Martin, Clifford Martin and Ralph Martin 7 Sisters- Irene Sanders, Leta Green, Cressie Lee Berry, Etta Mae Swilley , Ruby Graves, Bessie Lincecum and Geneva Tarver He is survived by: Wife of over 60 Years - Ernestine Martin of Ferriday, LA Son- Jacky Martin and his wife Angie of Ferriday, LA Daughter- Renee Ferguson and her husband Randy of Lucas, TX Daughter- Susie Dean and Russell Huber Jr. of LaPlace, LA Sister- Merlee Dale and her husband Leslie of Denham Springs, LA 7 Grandsons- Brad Martin, Cory Martin, Spencer Dean, Clayton Dean, Paul Houghton, Tim Houghton and Greg Ferguson 4 Granddaughters- Cindy Coleman, Misty Brumfield, Erica Ferguson and Kristi Whitehead Host of Nieces and Nephews He is also survived by 18 Great-Grandchildren and 2 Great Great-Grandchildren Pallbearers will be Brad Martin, Cory Martin, Spencer Dean, Clayton Dean, Paul Houghton, Tim Houghton, Greg Ferguson and Jody Starr Honorary Pallbearers will be Russell Huber Jr., Steve Dean, Rayford Buckles, Randy Ferguson and Clif Starr The family will receive friends at the Church from 5:00 PM til 8:00 PM, Wednesday, November 19, 2014.

Edward F. "Nub" Martin

March 31, 1931 - November 17, 2014