Arthur Allen Martin, Sr.

Arthur Allen Martin Sr.

73, a resident of Lincoln, Arkansas, went to be with his Lord, November 15, 2006, at Fayetteville, Arkansas. He was born December 29, 1932, at Round Lake, Arkansas, the son of Troy Eugene and Sadie J. Webb Martin.

He attended the Pentecostal Church of God in Lincoln. He was a great husband and father. He would do anything for his family. He loved horses, antique cars, and good jokes. He worked as a painter for thirty-seven years, and often tried out his creativity at home, such as painting cars with flowers, and all the lawn furniture. He loved the Lord and built a place with the help of several friends to hold monthly community praise and worship gatherings.

He was preceded in death by his first wife, Bonnie Martin; five sons, Billy Ray, Arthur Allen Jr., Kenneth Dean, Wesley Lewis and Jimmy Wayne Martin; one daughter, Patricia Ann Martin.

Survivors include his wife of thirty-two years, Mary Alice Martin of the home; two sons, John Martin of Fayetteville, Arkansas and Billy Long Jr of Norman, Oklahoma; two daughters, Shirley Bradley of Lincoln, Arkansas and Kathy Hicks of Greenland, Arkansas; two brothers, Billy Martin of Lincoln, Arkansas and Eugene Martin of Prairie Grove, Arkansas; two sisters, Della Mae Bardon of Higdon, Arkansas and Shirley Fay Siegler of Elfrieda, Arizona; fifteen grandchildren, Michael Blair, Billy Martin, Johnny Martin, Amy Reuck, Raymond L. Martin, Lora Martin, Daniel Martin, Kimberly Andrews, Kenny Andrews Jr., Christiana Andrews, Raymond Martin, Joshua Hicks, Angela Hicks, Billy Long III, and Bobby Martin;
eleven great grandchildren.

The family will receive friends Monday, from 6:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. at the Luginbuel Chapel.

Funeral Service will be held Tuesday, November 21, 2006 - 2:00 P.M. at the Luginbuel Chapel Prairie Grove, Arkansas, with sister Edna Tatum officiating. Burial will be in Beaty Cemetery near Lincoln, Arkansas.

Pallbearers will be Ron Chouinard, Michael Blair, Josh Hicks, Bobby Choates, Rocky Chouinard
James Baumgardener.

Honorary Pallbearer Jordan Baumgardener.

Arrangements are under the direction of the Luginbuel Funeral Home of Prairie Grove, Arkansas. To sign the online guest book, visit www.luginbuel.com.