Carl Martin

Dr. Carl Martin, age 82 of Gallatin, passed away October 2, 2011. Dr. Martin dedicated his life to the ministry serving several churches in Tennessee, Bloomington, IN and Louisville, KY. He retired from ministry from the Shelby Avenue Baptist Church in Nashville, TN. He was preceded in death by his parents, Lilburn and Willie Mai Martin; sister, Rebecca Beitler; brothers, William Martin, Jewel Martin, Earl Martin and Arthur Ewing Martin. Survivors include his wife of 58 year, Doris Martin; children, Debra Doug Crawley, Donna Martin, Duane Joellen Martin and Darla Martin; 9 grandchildren, 3 great-grandchildren; sister, Roberta Bryant; and brothers, Bob Nell Martin and Wayne Doris Martin. The family will receive friends on Tuesday, October 4th from 4-8 p.m. at Crestview Funeral Home and on Wednesday, October 5th from 12-2 p.m. at First Baptist Church of Hendersonville. Funeral services will be conducted on Wednesday, October 5th at 2:00 p.m. from First Baptist Church of Hendersonville with Dr. Raymond Langlois officiating. Interment will follow in Old Brush Cemetery in Portland, TN. "He faught the fight, he kept the faith and henceforth is laid up for him his Crown of Righteousness." Arrangements Entrusted To: Crestview Funeral Home and Memory Gardens, 615452-1943