Billy Jerome Martin

Billy J Martin, 81, of Mesquite, TX passed away on Saturday, January 23, 2021 at the Presbyterian Hospital in Dallas, TX. He was accompanied by his loving wife Lucia and stepdaughter Juanita during his last moments. Billy known to his family as “Papa” was born on January 17, 1940 in Delhigh, LA. He loved LSU football, spending time with family, camping, fishing, watching anything history or science related, and going to his grandson’s football games. He married Lucia Gonzalez in 1989 and they had settled in Mesquite, TX for the past 30 years. Billy is survived by his children: Billy Jerome Martin II and wife Shawnie, Juanita and husband Carlos, Maria and husband Manuel, and Ralph, his grandchildren Jackson, Anna, Carlos Jr, Cristofer, Cergio, Daniel, Tony, Analisa & Ally. He is preceded in death by his father, Otis, Mother Rose, and son Donald Anthony.