Mr. Joe Kent Martin
May 5, 1941 - November 4, 2018
Mr. Joe Kent Martin 77, yrs. old of Waldo passed away November 4th, in Los Angeles, CA. He was born May 5th, 1941 to Glaster Martin Sr., and Verdie Lee Wright-Martin in Waldo, AR. He attended westside Public School in Waldo, AR. He loved his family very much and spoiled his nieces and nephews. After moving to los Angeles, CA, he met Mary Mitchell, who preceded him in death, they raised three of her grandchildren; Tammie Lee, Latriese Lee Foreman, and Ray Charles. He was preceded in death by his parents, four brothers; Thomas, Lee Arthur, James Earl, and Glaster Martin, Sr. Three sisters; Mary Francis Houston Martin, Stella Mae Martin Messer, and Margie Ree Martin Jackson. He’s survived by; two brothers; Jake O’Dell Martin (Jeannie) of Waldo, AR and Robert Hopkins of Dallas, TX, a very special cousin; Myrine Diages, three grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren, a host of nieces, nephews, and friends. Celebration of life will be held Saturday, November 17th at 11:00 am at R.L. Reed Funeral Home Chapel in Magnolia AR. With burial to follow at Rudd Cemetery in Magnolia. Under the direction of R.L. Reed Funeral Home LLC of Magnolia, AR. Officiating will be Bro. Jeffers Jefferson. Visitation will be held Friday at the funeral home from 12-4:30 pm.
Mr. Joe Kent Martin 77, yrs. old of Waldo passed away November 4th, in Los Angeles, CA. He was born May 5th, 1941 to Glaster Martin Sr., and Verdie Lee Wright-Martin in Waldo, AR. He attended westside Public School in Waldo, AR. He loved his... View Obituary & Service Information