Obituaries: Elmer Martin, Jr., 1969, Winn Parish, LA
Submitted by Greggory E. Davies, 120 Ted Price Lane, Winnfield, LA 71483
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From: December 11 & December 18, 1969 Winn Parish Enterprise News-American

No. 1

Former Resident Elmer Martin Dies In Florida

Chief Gunner Mate Elmer Martin, Jr., a former resident of Winn Parish, died in
Orlando, Florida, Tuesday evening.

The body is being sent to Southern Funeral Home in Winnfield where
arrangements were incomplete Wednesday morning.

Martin had been in the service 29 years and was stationed in Orlando, where he
was assigned to shore patrol at the time of his death.

Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Nelwyn Brister Martin, a sister, two
daughters, and a son.

No. 2

Full Military Rites Held For Elmer Martin, Jr.

U. S. Navy Master Chief Petty Officer Elmer Martin, Jr., a 48 year old native
of Winn Parish, died at his home in Winter Park, Florida, Tuesday,
December 9, 1969, after a brief illness.

He was a veteran of World War II and the Korean and Vietnam wars, had a total
of 29 years in the service and was buried with full military honors.  He was
also a member of the Fleet Reserve Association.

Survivors are his wife, Mrs. Elmer Martin, Jr., of Winter Park, Fla.; two
daughters, Navy Dental Technician Deborah Martin of Orlando, Fla., and
Karen Martin of Winter Park, Fla.; a son, Pvt. Nicholas Martin of Ft.
Rucker, Ala.; his father, Elmer Martin, Sr., of Baker, La.; and a sister, Mrs.
Lena Mayes of Baker.

Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Monday in Hurricane Grove Baptist Church
near Sikes with Rev. Glenn Pippens and Rev. Lewis Sullivan officiating. 
Burial was in the church cemetery under direction of Southern Funeral Home.

Pallbearers were U. S. Navy petty officers from the reserve center in
Alexandria.

Lt. Commander James Lomax was in charge of the graveside military services.