On Monday, August 15, 2022, Billy D. Martin, Sr. 83 of Parkview Ave., Martinsville, VA, entered eternal rest at Mulberry Creek Health & Rehab Center. Born September 5, 1938, in Virginia he was the son of Willie Grant Martin, and Annie Reynolds Jones Martin who preceded him in death.

In addition to his parents, Billy was preceded in death by his wife, Ammie G. Martin; and one son, Hurbert Philpott; two brothers, Willie Martin, and Daryl Martin; and two sisters, Beatrice Martin, and Kitty G. Grant.

Billy was a member of Mt. Bethel Holiness Church. And he retired from the United States Navy after 20 years of service.

Those left to cherish his memory includes: one daughter, Robin Martin of Petersburg, VA; one son, Billy D. Martin, Jr. of Harrisonburg, VA; two brothers, Zan Ray Martin, and Frederick Martin both of Martinsville, VA; three sisters, Ruby Jean Butler, Hildred M. Moorman, and Jackie Myers all of Martinsville, VA; and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends.

A visitation service will be held on Friday, August 19, 2022, at 11:30 a.m. until the time of the funeral service at 12 p.m. at Mt. Bethel Pentecostal Holiness Church, 929 Brookdale St., Martinsville, VA with Bishop Gordon Warren, Eulogist. Burial will follow at Carver Memorial Gardens, 1310 Carver Rd., Martinsville, VA. Viewing will be held on Thursday, August 18, 2022, at Hairston Funeral Home between the hours of 1 p.m. until 5 p.m. In accordance with the CDC, a face covering, and social distancing is required.

To view live streaming of the funeral service, go to Hairston Funeral Home live on Facebook, then click on the service.

Arrangements are entrusted to Hairston Funeral Home.