Eugene Batson Martin

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Visitation Schedule
Visitation
Springhill Baptist Church
25 Hwy 287
Greenbrier, AR  72058
Monday, September 24, 2018
6:00-8:00 pm
Service Schedule
Funeral Service
Antioch Baptist Church
150 Amity Road
Conway, AR  72032
Tuesday, September 25, 2018
1:00 pm
Cemetery
Bethlehem Cemetery
Hwy 225
Shady Grove, AR  72058
I served in the Navy.
Eugene Batson MartinI am a Veteran.

of Conway, AR

January 20, 1931 - September 23, 2018

Eugene Batson Martin, 87, beloved husband of Beuna (Patterson) Martin, and proud father of Dr. David Martin and Jim Martin passed from this life on Sunday, September 23, 2018. Gene fought the good fight, finished his race, and is now in heaven living with Jesus his Savior. He was born on January 20, 1931, in Shady Grove, AR.
Gene loved his family with all his heart. He loved God and honored Him by being actively involved as a long-time member and deacon at Antioch Baptist Church. Gene was an avid gardener and especially loved fishing and quail hunting.

At the age of twenty, Gene enlisted in the United States Navy and served his country on active duty for four years. He served in the Korean War, Operation Castle, and he finished his military career serving in the United States Navy Reserves. Gene owned his own business, Martin Refrigeration, for over thirty years.

Those who will continue to celebrate his memory include Beuna (Patterson) Martin, his wife of sixty-four years, his sons, Dr. David Martin (Lisa) and Jim Martin (Julie) and his grandchildren, Sarah Catherine Martin Davis, Preston Martin, Justin Martin, Michelle Martin Balentine, Luke Martin, and Rebekah Martin Williams and his 11 great-grandchildren.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Elvwyn and Mary Martin, sister, Betty Thompson, brothers, Frank Martin, James Martin, and infant brother, Hardin Martin.

The family wishes to express their deepest gratitude to Regina Martin. Her unwavering care for Gene in the last months of his life has been invaluable to our family.

The family will greet friends during visitation on Monday, September 24, 2018 from 6:00 '''' 8:00 p.m., at Springhill Baptist Church in Greenbrier.

Funeral service will be on Tuesday, September 25, at 1:00 p.m., at Antioch Baptist Church. Burial will follow at Bethlehem Baptist Church Cemetery under the direction of Roller-McNutt Funeral Home.

Pallbearers are his grandsons, Preston Martin, Justin Martin, Luke Martin, JonMark Wood, Jacob Wood, and Steven Clark and Christopher Clark.

Honorary pallbearers are Rex Loftin, Mark Wood, Mark Clark, and Gordon Findley.

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Olevia
Dallas, TX
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Tuesday, September 25, 2018

Condolences to the entire family. May the sadness which you experience now be comforted by great fond memories. May the loyal love of Almighty God be with you all. Warm Christian Love!!

Ms. Esther (M. Kershner-Mitchell)
Conway, AR
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Monday, September 24, 2018

Gene and Buena: two of my favorite people...
Please know-I care.
Love,
Ms. Esther

Bill & Karen Warren
Greenbrier, AR
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Monday, September 24, 2018

Martin family so sorry for you loss our thoughts and prayers are for your family

joseph
el dorado, AR
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Monday, September 24, 2018

Martin Family,
Our sincere condolences , your family are in our prayers.

Lisa & Carl Woods
Vilonia, AR
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Monday, September 24, 2018

Dr. Martin and family,
We are sorry for your loss! Praying God will comfort you as you rest in the assurance of knowing he is now with the Saviour.

wandacollins
greenwoodarkansas, AR
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Monday, September 24, 2018

praying for familyb so nsorry hear about your father

Shirley Hardee
Conway, AR
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Sunday, September 23, 2018

Dr. Martin I am so sorry to hear of your loss. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.

Wanda and Gene
Greenbrier, AR
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Sunday, September 23, 2018

David,
Prayers for you and your family. May the good lord be with you and comfort you in your time of need.