Henry Joe Martin Sr.'s Obituary
It is sad to announce that Henry Joe Martin Sr. died at the age of 61 years old on Tuesday October 2, 2018.
Henry was born in Memphis, Tennessee to George Martin and Adline Shoemaker on January 19, 1957. He was raised in Tennessee until he enlisted in the Army in 1978. He served in the Military for 9 years until he was honorably discharged. While in the Military Henry married Wilma Davis in 1983. From this marriage a beautiful daughter, Angel Davis, was born. Henry remained married to Wilma until 1989 when they separated. In 2005, Henry married his current wife, Michelle Martin. From this marriage a handsome son, Henry Martin Jr., was born.
During Henry's free time he cherished spending time with his friends and family. His hobbies included cooking and fishing with a cold beer in his hands. Henry was truly a kindhearted giving soul that will be missed, but his memories will forever live on through his wife Michelle Martin, his daughter, Angel Davis, his son Henry Martin Jr., his daughter-in-law Yolanda Davis, his step-daughter Andria Casteele, his step-son Andre Davis, and one day through his grandchildren.
Henry's Military Funeral Honors will be held on Tuesday October 16, 2018 at 2:00 p.m. at Tahoma National Cemetery located at 18600 SE 240th St, Kent, WA 98042. To follow will be a home going celebration at his daughter Angel's house located at 2403 165th St E, Tacoma, WA 98445.
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