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William Earl Martin

April 28, 2022 — April 28, 2022

William Earl Martin age 66 passed away Wednesday April 27, 2022. William was born in Oxford, Mississippi September 12,1955, son of the late Hargis and Eula B. (Nee: Rockette) Martin. William attended Job Corps in 1972 before enlisting in the Marine Corps in 1973 and was honorably discharged. Although being raised in Wisconsin and spending time in Detroit, William found employment at Case New Holland where he was employed for nearly 8 years. William’s love of Detroit ultimately led him back to the city he loved so dearly. 

 
Survivors include his wife Jestina Martin, Sister Bonnie(Bennie Sr.)Wadlington of Racine, WI. Two step sons Donis and Cedric, Two grandchildren London and Ariness. Six sisters in laws. Nephews Bennie Wadlington Jr., Deondre Wadlington, Deangelo Jackson. Great nephew Mikael Hazzard. Niece LaShonda Martin. Great niece Simari Hazzard. Special cousins Kelvin Martin and Erika Martin of Detroit, MI., and David Martin of Racine,WI. Special uncles Bishop Martin and Hervie Martin. Special aunts Ruby Moore and Betty Lott of Racine,WI. Other aunts,uncles, host of other relatives and friends. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his sister Regina Martin and brother John Martin. Grandparents Hargis and Lorenza Martin, Fon and Orean Rockette. 
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Service Schedule

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Visitation

Wednesday, May 4, 2022

5:00 - 9:00 pm (Eastern time)

James H. Cole Home for Funerals - NW Chapel

16100 Schaefer Hwy., Detroit, MI 48235

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Funeral Service

Thursday, May 5, 2022

Starts at 11:00 am (Eastern time)

James H. Cole Home for Funerals - NW Chapel

16100 Schaefer Hwy., Detroit, MI 48235

Family Hour: 10:30am

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Burial

Thursday, May 5, 2022

Starts at 1:30 pm (Eastern time)

Great Lakes National Cemetery

4200 Belford Rd, Holly, MI 48442

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