Marty Renoir Gaston, the son of Suzanne J. Gaston, was born on November 7, 1991, in Starkville, Mississippi. He is also the son of the late Jerry B. Whitcomb. Marty passed away on December 5, 2025, at Baptist Memorial Hospital-Attala due to a tragic auto accident.

Marty was a 2010 graduate of Kosciusko High School. He went on to attend Holmes Community College and East Central Community College. He was employed as a Senior Deckhand with Ingram Barge Company.

He was preceded in death by his father, Jerry B. Whitcomb; a brother, Jeremy B. Whitcomb; paternal grandmother, Alzena Whitcomb; and his maternal grandparents, Lonnie W. Johnson and Julie M. Murphy-Johnson.

In his time with us Marty created a legacy that will endure through the lives of his children: Marlee Rayne Elizabeth Gray, Marci Reniah Ward, Marlani Renique Zollicoffer and Margiela Relotte Zollicoffer. As a father, he was a pillar of strength, a source of comfort, and a guide who nurtured them with love, integrity, and values that will last for generations. His children will carry forward the lessons he taught them, the joy of hard work, the value of a good laugh, and the importance of staying true to oneself. His spirit lives on in the strength, character, and love that will continue to shape their lives.

He also leaves to cherish, A devoted mother, Suzanne Gaston of Louisville, MS; A loving grandfather, David Whitcomb, Jr., of Kosciusko, MS; family friend Tony Wingard; and Godparents, Tracy (Johnna) Guyton of Kosciusko, MS. Four (4) sisters: Brandy (Robert) Riley and Angela (Alfonzo) Baldwin both of Tallahassee, FL; Farrah (Harold) Wilder of Kosciusko, MS; Lasha Winters of Atlanta, GA. His two (2) brothers: Jerry (Demetria) Winters of Byram, MS, and Jerremy Whitcomb of Kosciusko, MS. Four (4) aunts: Ruby Ferguson and Bobbie Johnson both of Kosciusko, MS; Ruthie Singleton, Chicago, IL; Melissa Whitcomb, Kosciusko, MS; Four (4) uncles: Lonnie (Veronica) Johnson, Bellville, IL; Samuel Johnson, Ackerman, MS; Michael Whitcomb, Gulfport, MS; Jeffery Whitcomb, Kosciusko, MS; Nieces: Mahogany & Savannah Perteet, Skye Riley, Morgan Wilder, Alexandria & Ava Baldwin, Jayla Winters; Nephews: Zamein Riley & Dylan Riley, Karter Wilder, Harold Wilder, Jr.; Great nephew: Camden Perteet.

He also leaves a host of close cousins who were more like sisters and brothers to him. Marty family bonds meant a lot to him, he loved all his family deeply and his family loved him. He also leaves loyal and dedicated friends and co-workers that will keep his memory alive. Marty leaves behind not just memories, but a living testament to the power of fatherhood and the power of family.

PLACE OF SERVICE: Attala County Coliseum, Kosciusko, MS

DATE OF SERVICE: Sunday 12/14/2025 at 12:00 p.m.

INTERMENT: Kosciusko City Cemetery, Koscisuko, MS

VIEWING: Saturday 12/13/2025 at 12:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.