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Obituary for Tommie L. Martin Jr.
~ THE LIFE AND SERVICE OF TOMMIE LEE MARTIN, JR. ~
“I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith: Henceforth there is laid
up for me a crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, shall give me at that day:
and not to me only, but unto them also that love his appearing.”
II Timothy 4:7-8
Dea. Tommie Lee Martin, Jr. was born on April 14, 1944, to the late Tommie Lee Martin, Sr. and Cammie Battle Martin in Bartow, FL. He was educated in the public schools of Polk County and graduated from Rochelle High School, Class of 1962. He attended Gibbs Junior College in St. Petersburg, FL and Florida Memorial College now Florida Memorial University where he earned his BS degree in Social Studies. He is a lifetime member of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Incorporated
.
He was married to the love of his life, Rosa J. Martin, for over 56 years and they are the proud parents of two children – Michelle Wilson (Errol) and Christopher Martin. They have five grandchildren. Along with the fore mentioned family members, Dea. Martin leaves to cherish his memories one sister, Sallie Mae Martin; family in-laws, Wilbur Jackson, Gwendolyn Gipson (Floyd), and Edgar Jackson (Melody). He will also continue to live on in the hearts of many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Deacon Tommie Martin was a man who loved his family and supported them in any manner that he could.
Dea. Martin was baptized and joined Beulah Baptist Institutional Church in Tampa, FL where he was a faithful member who served in many capacities and many ministries including the Deacons Board. When he relocated to Gainesville after thirty-three years in Tampa, he continued to show devotion to Christ and the church by joining Johnson Chapel Missionary Baptist Church and serving diligently until he was called home to be with the Lord. At Johnson Chapel Missionary Baptist church, he served as a member of the Benevolence Ministry, member of the Building Committee, Grave Space Coordinator, Deacon Ministry and Chairman of Trustees. He was a faithful member who supported the
church in prayer, work and attitude.
He served his community in many ways. He taught and served as Dean in the public schools of Alachua County at Mebane High School and Sante Fe High School. He was the first Black licensed Allstate Insurance Agent in Tampa, FL. He owned and operated two McDonald’s Restaurants in St. Petersburg, FL. He owned and operated rental properties in Hillsborough and Alachua counties where he assisted those who needed that extra help to obtain shelter. He was an entrepreneur in the business world.
Dea. Tommie Lee Martin, Jr. was a caring, strong, courageous and determined man who loved God and his family. He would want you to know that family matters most in this life. Thank God as you remember the best times, the fun, the laughter and the good life he lived with family and friends until we meet again in that great getting up morning
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Previous Events
Visitation
Friday
28
Jul
2:00 PM
- 4:00 PM
Pinkney-Smith Funeral Home - Gainesville
727 NW 2nd Street
Gainesville, FL 32601
Visitation
Friday
28
Jul
6:00 PM
- 7:00 PM
Johnson Chapel Missionary Baptist Church
1334 NE 4th Avenue
Gainesville, FL 32641
Service
Saturday
29
Jul
11:00 AM
Johnson Chapel Missionary Baptist Church
1334 NE 4th Avenue
Gainesville, FL 32641
Cemetery Details
Location
Pine Grove Cemetery
401 SE 21 Ave.
Gainesville, FL 32641
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