John Perry Martin

John Perry Martin, 84, passed away on Saturday April 5, 2008 at Memorial Health U.M.C. He was born in Willie, GA to Ed and Eleeze Martin who preceded him in death. He was employed by the I.L.A. Longshoreman Local #1414 for 40 years where he retired in 1986. He leaves to cherish his memories: a devoted and lifelong wife of 66 years, Rose Martin; two daughters, Lorene Martin Anderson (Detroit), and Lufecia Martin (Savannah); two sons, Theronne Martin and Darnell Martin both of Savannah; nine grandchildren, Dona and Alvin (Ronee) Williams, Brandon Belser, Lashae Woods (Cedric) of Brooklyn, NY, Theronne and Ashati Martin, Terell, Jarod and Markell Belser of Savannah; 14 great-grandchildren and one great-great- grandchild. Visitation will be held on Thursday, April 10, 2008 from 7:00-8:00 p.m., at Williams and Williams Funeral Home. Services will be held on Friday, April 11, 2008 at St. Paul Christian Methodist Church at 11:00 a.m. Interment: Woodville Cemetery. Reposing at the church from 9:00 a.m. until the hour of service.