Pastor Emeritus of Philippi Baptist Church passed away July 26, 2024. Loving father of Jefferson, Brien, Methia, Carla and Brenda. Cherished brother of Maggie Conley and Annie Hall. Rev. General Martin will lie in state on Friday, August 2, 2024 12:00 pm-5:45 pm at Philippi Missionary Baptist Church, 11703 Corlett Ave. Life Celebration Concert to follow from 6:00 pm-7:30 pm. Funeral service Saturday, August 3, 2024 10:30 am at Avon Baptist Church, 10902 Avon Ave. Family will receive friends at 10am. Burial to follow at Highland Park Cemetery.
Andrea Martin and Family
Rest Easy Cousin
You are in God’s place. We are going to miss you and will cherish my best memories of you!
Jo Ann McGee
We are sorry for your loss. Just remember the memories of your Dad it will last you a lifetime.
From the McGee Clan
Michigan/Georgia/California
Erma Williams
I have known Rev. Martin since I was a child. He was always a faithful friend to our family delivering the word of God. He touched many and will be missed by many. But we know heaven has a new angel today.
mayzelle Hill
We are so sorry for your loss. May God give you all peace during this difficult time. Cherish the beautiful memories he gave you during his life time.
Love and Light,
The Hill Family,
Sardis MBC Kennesaw, Georgia
Shanavorn (Rodney) Evans Butler
Expressing our love and support to the Martin family. Rev Martin was always a joy to praise God with. I will always remember the concerts that my sister and I )The Evan’s sisters) shared with the church family.
Homer F. Chatman, Jr.
To the family of The Late Pastor General Ellis Martin, Emeritus,
On behalf of the Descendants of Mathis Chapman ~aka~ Matthew George Chatman, I would like to express our deepest sympathy to the Martin family of Cleveland, Ohio. We are deeply saddened over the passing of General. We ask that God send His blessings to you during this difficult time. We know that his passing will not only leave a void in your lives, but in the hearts of all those who knew him and grew up with him over the yeeears. Please know that our thoughts are with you. I extend our sincere sympathy to the family of our fallen warrior-soldier.
II Timothy 4:7
Most respectfully,
Homer F. Chatman, Jr. and the
National Chapman-Chatman-Corbin-Massengale Family
Overseer Timothy Eppinger
This truly was a gentle giant among men, and one of God’s finest spiritual leaders across this country. Rest in peace our brother and our friend knowing to be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord.
Geraldine Evans
Sincere sympathy to the family. You and the family were very dear friends for many years. May you be comforted by the love and support of friends.
Namon Collins (cousin)
May God bless the family during this moment of celebration, reflection and mourning. Mom and Cousin General talked often and she was very fond of her cousin. She had an accident(hit from behind) and is recovering so it may not be a good idea for her to travel so far at the moment.
Carrie Goggans Walker
Sending condolences on the loss of your esteemed family member. May he rest in peace. Cherish his memories as a man of God forever.
The Penman Family
Our heartfelt sympathy is with the family and our prayers are with you and the church family. May the God of all comfort give you peace & joy knowing that your loved one is now in the arms of the Almighty.
Boyington Family
Pastor Martin and the Phillipi MB church will always be our family and church home. Being a
devoted, caring, and loving leader, Pastor Martin extended such an invitation that you always felt and were a part of the family. We salute a true man of God that always made you smile.
We love you and certainly will cherish the memories
Robin and Braxton Martin
RIH Cousin General. Sending prayers to the family. May God be with you through this difficult time.
Crystal Cash Watson
My heart and my prayers are with the entire family. Paster Martin ( Daddy) will always be an Amazing Man of God whom I’m thankful that God placed him in my life. Soon and very soon we are going to see the King🎼
Minister Shirley Ellis
May the family of Reverend General Martin, know that we the Pope family will truly miss our friend and co- laborer in the vineyard of our Lord and SaviorJesus Christ. We extend our deepest condolences to you all. May the Lord continue to comfort and bless.
Reverend Theodis Pope and family , along with members of the First Bethel Missionary Baptist Church. Under leadership of Pastor Eric Walker
Cameron Shoulders
To the Martin family, please accept my deepest sympathy, along with my greatest joy in the home-going of one God’s model disciples. Pastor Martin was an encouragement to me during my early years as a minister. He was a model of consistency, courage and compassion. I can only pray that I can live up to his example of love for God and HIs people coupled with his commitment to communicating God’s word. Praise God for longevity of life and a lasting encouragement for me to, like him, finish well.