Robert Earl Martin Sr.

Robert Earl Martin, Sr., 88, a native of Lake Arthur and resident of Welsh was entrusted to God’s loving care on Saturday, January 9, 2016 at his home. Robert Earl was a Catholic by faith and was a parishioner of Our Lady of Seven Dolors Catholic Church.

Those left to cherish his memory are his loving wife of 68 years, Rose Trahan Martin; a son, Robert Earl Martin, Jr. & wife Lori; a daughter, Barbara Ann Broussard; daughter-in-law, Wanette Martin; brother, Adonis Martin, Jr. & wife Mable, and sister, Ruth Delome & husband Nolton.

Robert Earl is also survived by six precious grandchildren & 6 great-grandchildren.

Visitation will commence at Hixson Funeral Home in Welsh on Sunday, January 10, 2016 from 5:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. The Scripture Reading will be 6:00 p.m. with the Rosary Recital at 6:30 p.m. The visitation will continue at the funeral home on Monday, January 11, 2016 from 8:00 a.m. until procession to the church at 12:30 p.m. The Mass of Christian Burial will be at Our Lady of Seven Dolors Catholic Church in Welsh at 1:00 p.m. Father Charles McMillian will be the Celebrant. The Committal Service will follow at the church cemetery.

Robert Earl was preceded in death by a son, Lawrence Ray Martin; parents, Adonis Martin, Sr and Alice Mallet Martin; and a son-in-law, E.J. Broussard.

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