Albert Sidney Martin

Albert Sidney Martin, 92, of 2776 Martin Road, Bowman, widower of Arnoldean Butler Martin, died Sunday morning, February 27, 2011, at his residence. Mr. Martin was born in Elbert County, December 19, 1918, son of the late Huey V. and Mamie Palmer Martin. He was retired from Elberton Mills as a weaver and was a farmer. He was a member and Deacon of the Faith Baptist Church, and a U.S. Army Veteran. Survivors include his daughter, Mary Sandra Martin of the home; and two grandchildren, James Michael Duke and Sarah Destiny Duke. The last surviving member of his immediate family, he is preceded in death by four sisters, Ruby Adams, Alma Johnson, Mary Edwards, and Corine Hughes; two brothers, Bobby Lee Martin and George Martin; and great-nephew, Tony Duke. Funeral Services celebrating his life will be held Monday, February 28, at 3PM in the Memorial Chapel of Berry Funeral Home with Reverend David Bagwell and Reverend Lynn Kellum officiating. Burial will follow in the Hillcrest Cemetery, Bowman with Reverend Leon Suttles officiating. The family is at the residence, 2776 Martin Road, Bowman, and will receive friends from 2-3PM Monday just prior to the service at Berry Funeral Home. Pallbearers will be Deacons of Faith Baptist Church. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in his honor to the Faith Baptist Church. Condolences may be sent online to the family at www.berryfh.com. Berry Funeral Home is respectfully in charge of funeral arrangements for Albert Sidney Martin.