MR. BILLY JOE MARTIN, SR. age 80, of Highway #48-Summerville, Georgia passed away Saturday, April6, 2013, in a Ft. Oglethorpe hospital. A native of Round Mountain, Alabama He was born to the late Fred and Cledie Timmerman Martin on July 1, 1932. Mr. Martin was a member of Alpine Community Church, Veteran of Korean Conflict, and retired CEO Technician with General Telephone Company in 1991 after 37 years of service. He was preceded in death by a son the late Jack Warren.

Surviving are His wife-Ann Abernathy Martin; daughter-Brenda Bearden of Summerville; son and spouse-Billy, Jr. and Cindy Martin of Summerville; granddaughters-Chris Ann and Eric Davenport and Amy Martin; grandsons-Todd and Jamie Bearden and Zack Bearden; great grandsons-Jarred Bearden, Raidyn Davenport, and Reece Davenport; brothers and spouses-Winston and Lavern Martin of Eatonton, Wallace and Ellen Martin of Menlo, Charlie Frank and Kaye Martin of Lawton, Oklahoma, Greg and Debbie Martin of Cloudland; several Nieces and Nephews also survive.

Funeral service will be held Sunday, April 7th, at 4:00 P.M. from Graveside in Summerville Cemetery with Pastor Tommy Pledger officiating. Active Pallbearers Pete Vaughn, Mike Simpson, Mike Martin, Dee Windle, Eric Davenport, and Mickey McGraw; Honorary Pallbearers members of Alpine Community Church. At Mr. Martin’s request, there will be no visitation.

Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.