TERREBONNE and LAFOURCHE Parishes, La.

OBITUARIY for MARTIN, DAVID JOSEPH, SR.
   
Submitted by: Louis Lavedan

Source: Samart Funeral Home of Houma, La.

Died: Sunday, July 27, 2014

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MARTIN, DAVID JOSEPH, SR.
January 6, 1932 - July 27, 2014

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David Joseph Martin, Sr., 82, a native of Chauvin and a resident of Houma, died 
Sunday, July 27, 2014.

Visitation will be Wednesday, July 30, 2014 from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM at Samart 
Funeral Home of Houma. A Funeral Service will be held on Wednesday, July 30, 
2014at 12:00 PM at Samart Funeral Home of Houma, Houma, LA.

Burial will be in Holy Rosary Cemetery, Houma,LA.

He is survived by his:
Loving Wife of 59 years - Virginia Martin
3 Sons:
David J. Martin Jr. & companion Melody Toups
Dane J. Martin
Darrin J. Martin & wife Tracy
2 Daughters:
Debra J. Martin Boudreaux
Darlene J. Martin Eschete & husband Lonnie
Brother: Michael Martin
Step Brother: Allan Benoit
4 Sisters: Elaine Martin, Alma M. LeBouef, Sherry Martin, Rosabelle M. 
Prosperie
Grandchildren: Michelle Belanger, David J. Martin III, Roxanne Robichaux, Scott 
Robichaux, Jennifer Eschete, Denise Dean, Jacob Martin, Jaden J. Martin
6 Great Grandchildren

He was preceded in death by his:
Parents: Eustache Martin & Alice Roddy Martin
Stepmother: Cecile Benoit Martin
3 Brothers: Russell, Percy Sr. and Ronnie "Boy Boy" Martin\
3 Sisters: Yvonne M. Duet, Jane M. Ellender & June Martin

He was a Merchant Marine & boat captain on offshore vessel at Cenac Towing, 
LeBouef Towing & Cheramie Brothers. He was also the ownder of Martin Inland 
Towing Co. and a past member of East Houma Lions Club

He enjoyed gardening, hunting, fishing & woodworking. He was creative and like 
photography & electronics, but most of all loved his family.

The family would like to thank Drs. Scott & Dickie Haydel, Dr. Feinberg, Dr. 
Russell Henry at AMG, Bayou Home Care, & the care he received at Ochsner 
Foundation Hospital.

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