Robert Earl Martin's Obituary
Robert Earl Martin, Sr., 73, passed away September 21, 2014. He retired from the City of Memphis Fire Department after 33 years of service. He served in the United States Army from 1964-1966 receiving a Bronze Star for his accomplishments while serving with the “Black Lions” in Vietnam. He was preceded in death by his parents James W. Martin, Sr. and Rosabell Kirkpatrick Martin, and his brother James W. Martin, Jr. He is survived by his wife of 41 years Shelia Holliday Martin, his son Robert Earl Martin, Jr., his daughter in law who he considered a daughter Bridget Brotherton Martin, 3 grandchildren, Devin Reese Martin, Laney Brooke Martin and Robert Earl Martin III (Tripp). He is also survived by his brother and sister in law Gene Martin and Brenda Feezor Martin of Bells, TN, and sister in law Mae Martin of Germantown, TN, 5 nephews and 1 niece. The family will receive friends Wednesday, September 24, 2014 from 10:30-11:30 with funeral service to follow at 11:30. All services will be held at Memorial Park Funeral Home.
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