Benny Gerald Martin
August 6, 1939 - January 12, 2017
Benny Gerald Martin, 77, of Fontaine, AR passed away on January 12, 2017 at St. Vincent’s in Little Rock, AR. He was born August 6, 1939 to the late Sloan and Hazel Thompson Martin. He was a member of the Lorado Baptist Church where he served as a deacon and a song leader. He was a board member of the Lorado Cemetery Association for a number of years and always took pride in the upkeep of the cemetery. He was a retiree of Jonesboro General Electric, where he worked for 28 and a half years. He was a farmer at heart. He saw this dream come true after his retirement from General Electric. He was still actively engaged in farming up until his death. His great hobby in life was his antique tractors. He was a member of 2 antique tractor clubs, the Bono Antique Tractor Club and also the Pocahontas Antique Tractor Club. He made a number of friends from these clubs, besides the joy he had during all the Christmas parades and tractor rides. Benny is survived by his wife, Doris Birmingham Martin for the past 48 years. He is also survived by a son, Brandon (Heather) Martin of Fontaine; a daughter, Chrystal (Mike) Martin Hamilton of Trumann; three grandchildren, Harleigh Ivy Hamilton of Trumann, Brayden Garrett Martin and Haiden Meadow Martin both of Fontaine; and a brother, Jim (Ann) Martin of Jonesboro.
Benny Gerald Martin, 77, of Fontaine, AR passed away on January 12, 2017 at St. Vincent’s in Little Rock, AR. He was born August 6, 1939 to the late Sloan and Hazel Thompson Martin. He was a member of the Lorado Baptist Church where... View Obituary & Service Information