Obituary for John Dennis Martin
John Dennis Martin, 47, of Fort Smith, Arkansas passed away on Saturday, April 27, 2019 in a local hospital. He was born on May 7, 1971 in Fort Smith, Arkansas to Dennis Martin and Gale (Bevilacqua) French. He was a graduate of Northside High School, attended Westark College and a member of Grand Avenue Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his father, Dennis Martin, his step-father, Larry French and his grandmother, Elnora Bevilacqua. John possessed a kind and gentle spirit who never met a stranger. His smile and personality made everyone love him instantly. Even through the toughest times he kept that smile and concern for others. John loved his Dallas Cowboys and St. Louis Cardinals and was a huge fan of Pro Wrestling.
Funeral service is 2:00PM, Thursday, May 2, 2019 at Grand Ave. Baptist Church with burial in Roselawn Cemetery. Visitation will be following the graveside at the Activities building in the College Room of Grand Ave. Baptist Church. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Ocker-Putman Funeral Home of Fort Smith, AR.
Viewing is Tues, April 30th from 12-5pm and wed, May 1st from 8-7PM at the funeral home.
He is survived by his mother, Gale French of the home, a brother, Charles French and his wife Jessica of Fort Smith, AR; a step mother, Jan Martin of Broken Arrow, OK and a cousin Sharon Evans of Greenwood, AR.
Pallbearers are Allan Pullen, Chris Wright, Les Lester, Brain Johnston, James Chesher and Richard Nixon.
Memorials may be made to Grand Avenue Baptist Church Helping Hands Ministry 3900 Grand Ave. Fort Smith, AR 72904.
John was an inspiration to all who knew him and a true joy to be around. We will miss his but have comfort knowing he is home with his heavenly family and still smiling.
Funeral service is 2:00PM, Thursday, May 2, 2019 at Grand Ave. Baptist Church with burial in Roselawn Cemetery. Visitation will be following the graveside at the Activities building in the College Room of Grand Ave. Baptist Church. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Ocker-Putman Funeral Home of Fort Smith, AR.
Viewing is Tues, April 30th from 12-5pm and wed, May 1st from 8-7PM at the funeral home.
He is survived by his mother, Gale French of the home, a brother, Charles French and his wife Jessica of Fort Smith, AR; a step mother, Jan Martin of Broken Arrow, OK and a cousin Sharon Evans of Greenwood, AR.
Pallbearers are Allan Pullen, Chris Wright, Les Lester, Brain Johnston, James Chesher and Richard Nixon.
Memorials may be made to Grand Avenue Baptist Church Helping Hands Ministry 3900 Grand Ave. Fort Smith, AR 72904.
John was an inspiration to all who knew him and a true joy to be around. We will miss his but have comfort knowing he is home with his heavenly family and still smiling.