Buddy Martin

Buddy Martin
Aug. 15, 1943 – May 11, 2024
Vince Edgar “Buddy” Martin was born to the late Herbert and Willie Mae Martin Aug. 15, 1943, and died May 11, 2024. He is also preceded in death by his wife Diane Martin; his sister Vera Mae Vince; and brother Ralph Martin.
He is survived by his two boys Dwayne Martin (Angela) and Daniel Martin (Sarah); seven grandchildren, Eli Martin (Michaelah), Mary-Riley Martin Breaux (Chaz), Samuel Martin, Bain Martin, Marlee Martin, McCord Martin and Lucy Martin; one great grandchild Layla Mae Martin; nephew Bird Martin (Bo) and niece Beverly Kelley (Gary) that he loved as his own.
Martin enjoyed bird hunting and fishing. He was a member of Salem Baptist Church and loved Salem School where you could always find him cheering on his Wildcats. He also served many years as a volunteer fire fighter and reserve deputy.
Funeral services were May 15, 2024, at Salem Baptist Church, Rev. Mark Wicker officiating, burial in Boyd Cemetery.
Pallbearers were Dwayne Martin, Daniel Martin, Eli Martin, Samuel Martin, Nathan Wicker and Justin Boyd.
Honorary pallbearers were Charles Boyd, Speedy Andrews, Stanley Brumfield, Charlie Rushing, Bradley McKenzie, Lealon Spence Jr., Larry Joe Rayborn, Sandy Sandifer and Curtis Rimes.
Hartman Hughes Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. An online guestbook may be signed at www.hartmanhughesfuneralhome.com