Michael Ray Martin

May 18, 1947 - November 27, 2015

Obituary

Mr. Michael Ray Martin died Friday, November 25, 2015 at the family residence near Harrisburg (Central Community), Ark., after a long battle with cancer, at the age of 68 years, 6 months and 9 days. He was born Sunday, May 18, 1947 in Jonesboro, Ark. and graduated from CRA in Paragould, Ark. He was a truck driver for Cenex Corp.; veteran of U.S. Air Force and the Vietnam War; member of American Legion, NRA, the Super Swine Sizzlers World Champion BBQ Team and of the Church of Christ faith. He was preceded in death by his father, Ernest R. Martin. He is survived by his wife, Sara Vincent Martin of the home; one stepson, Zachary Vincent of Harrisburg; mother, Wanda Lee Cochran Martin of Trumann; and three brothers, Ed Martin and wife Paula and Dennis Martin and wife Vickie both of Bay and Kenny Martin and wife Kesa of Jonesboro, Ark.. Funeral services will be Tuesday morning at 11:00 a.m. in the chapel of Thompson Funeral Home with Marvin Rickett officiating. Burial will follow in the Arkansas State Veterans Cemetery at Birdeye, Ark. Honorary pallbearers will be Bay High School Class of 1956. Visitation will be Tuesday morning from 10:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. at Thompson Funeral Home in Trumann. In Lieu of Flowers the family request that donations be made to the Paragould Children

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December 1, 2015

Thompson Funeral Home
Trumann, ARKANSAS

Guest Book

"Kenny and family so sorry for your loss may you all find comfort

paulette, jonesboro

December 7, 2015

"CRA Class of 1966

Linda (Hewett) Harvey, Jonesboro, AR

November 30, 2015

"Our prayers and thoughts are with the family. We love you Michael.

Gaylon & Rhonda Harrison, Des Moines, IA

November 30, 2015

"So sorry for your loss. Prayers go out to all the family. May God bless and give comfort during this time.

jeanette "sims" caffey, Bowling Green, KY 42104

November 30, 2015

"So sorry for your loss . You are in our thoughts and prayers.

Donnie and Sandy Davis, Bay, Arkansas

November 30, 2015

Jerry and Patsy Davidson, Jonesboro, AR

November 30, 2015

"So very sorry for your loss. So very sorry to know the dear Mike we knew growing up had to suffer.

Phillys Tarrant Estes, Meridian MS

November 30, 2015

"Aunt Sara and family, we are so sorry for your loss. Uncle Mike fought a long hard battle and is finally at peace and in Gods arms. Love to you and prayers for God to keep you in his arms as well.

Cindy and Allen Davis Dale and Shelby, Louisville, KY

November 30, 2015

"You all are in my heart love the family and my Micheal RIP.

Tonya M Towery Spencer, Bay

November 30, 2015

"My condolences to the entire Martin family in Mike's passing. He was a good man. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.

Zach Morrison, Little Rock, AR

November 29, 2015

"I love you dear brother you are as a finest man as Papaw Martin. I will forever remember you smile and the way you laugh! You always were a happy man! I'll hold dear the time we spent out on the river fishing and running trot line togerther! I'm proud to call you brother! Rip dear Mike and know you are missed and loved forever. Vicki

Vicki Martin, Bay Arkansas

November 29, 2015

Vicki Martin, Bay Arkansas

November 29, 2015

"Thinking of you and praying for your comfort...

Nyla Stewart, ALAMO, TN

November 29, 2015

"May God comfort you all during this time of sadness.

Homer Lenderman, Brookland, AR

November 29, 2015

"My prayers go out to Sarah and Mike's family. I have many fond memories from the summer we worked together.

Jerry Roland, Griffin,Georgia

November 29, 2015

"I am so sorry for your loss Sarah. I pray that God will comfort you as only He can. Love you, Betty

Betty Davis, Laurel, MS

November 29, 2015