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Obituary For Louis David Martin Jr.
Louis David Martin, Jr. 73, departed this earthly life on the morning of May 25, 2023,
at Wesley Long Hospital. He was the oldest of six children born August 11, 1949, to the late
Louis and Florence Martin, in Eden, North Carolina.
Louis graduated from Southside High School in Pennsylvania County, Va. After working
for a period of time after high school, he enlisted in the U.S. Airforce and was honorably
discharged after four years of service.
Louis then moved to Greensboro and was hired by the Greensboro Fire Department in
1974 as a Firefighter I. Once hired, Louis went on to earn the Associate in Applied Science in
Fire Sciences degree in 1978 from what is now known as Guilford Technical Community
College. He retired from the Fire Department in 2006 with the rank of Captain.
Not long after joining the Fire Department, Louis met his future wife Wanda. They were
married on August 21, 1976. Soon after their marriage, Louis and Wanda established from their
home in 1976 what has become Martin Janitorial Services. It was Louis’s vision to be an
entrepreneur so that he could pass their business to their sons. Their business has been blessed.
Over the years, the business grew from smaller contracts servicing commercial office buildings
to larger corporate contracts today.
Celebrating his life are wife Wanda Martin, sons David Durand Martin and Louis Demar
Martin, sisters Linda Choate, Deborah Carlton (Donnell), and Charlene Martin (Alfred), and
brothers Tony Martin, and Everette Martin. He also is survived by sisters-in law D. Parthenia
Cogdell, Eutean Redding (Aubrey), and Gloria Kaye Eldridge; and brother-in-law Dwight
Cogdell. Additional survivors include a special aunt, Pearl Adams, and a host of nieces,
nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends.
Services for Louis will be held on Friday, June 2, at Ebenezer Baptist Church,
2700 West Vandalia Road, Greensboro, NC., with the Rev. Dr. Howard L. Woods, Jr., pastor,
officiating. The family will receive friends at noon. The service will follow at 1 p.m.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that a contribution in Louis’s memory be made to
the Salvation Army, 1001 Freeman Mill Road, Greensboro, NC, 27406, attention: Jackie Lucas.
Brown’s Funeral Home is assisting the Martin family.
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Travis Matthews sent Red and White Floor Basket for Louis David Martin Jr. - June 01, 2023
Mr. Martin will be missed, he is/was a blessing to us all. The legacy continues! May God bless you and keep you all the days of your life. Much Love, Travis & Kourtney Matthews
Paul Covington sent Ocean Devotion for Louis David Martin Jr. - June 01, 2023
Louis will forever be in our hearts.
The Covington Family
Joyce Greene sent Peace & Serenity Dishgarden for Louis David Martin Jr. - June 01, 2023
Prayers for your family Carolyn and Tom O'Brien and Joyce and Jim Greene
Wanda, praying for you and the family for comfort, peace and strength during this time of your life. God will provide all you need now and in the future. God Bless and Keep you. Faye Stanley
Wanda: I am so sorry to hear of your loss. You and your family have my deepest sympathies. Merle Green
To the Martin family, we will continue to lift you up in our prayers. Neal and Bobbie Huntley
Mr. Martin, you raised an amazing family and were one of the sincerest men I've had the pleasure of meeting. We are honored that we have the opportunity to partner with both your amazing sons. We'll make you proud Mr. Martin. Rest easy sir.
Miracles of God's Temple UHC church family are lifting you in prayer.
Sending prayers and condolences to the family! From the Harshaw Family
My condolences to the family. Rest In Peace my Brother.
Rest Easy Captain. Thanks for the encouraging words back in 1999. Ive never forgotten them.
Kelly Giles
My sincere condolences to the Martin family. I was fortunate enough to have worked with Louis. I pray God will be with you as you go through such a sad time. God bless you all Kay Pearman
Wanda, I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your husband. Blessed be God the God Of all creations: 2nd Corinthians 1:3. I am here for you.
Sending Love Wanda Williamson
Mrs. Martin, you, Durand, and Demar, have my sincerest prayers and condolences. Mr. Martin helped any and everyone that he could and has positively impacted so many peoples lives. He has left a legacy that will continue to live on. It has been my pleasure to work with him for the last 12 years. Nichica Melton and Family
Wanda, Durand and Demar, Louis was a great man of integrity and a true friend. He loved his family and always made guest feel welcome in his home. I know that you are going to miss him as I will also, but take comfort in knowing that he is in a better place. Dorcas and I will continue to pray 🙏🏽 you.
Wanda and family - I just heard that Louis passed. My heart feels for you in the loss of Martin. Louis was a man of his word, professional and caring. I enjoyed our work relationship with the properties I managed. He loved his family and spoke of you often. May you feel God's presence all around you at this time. Sincerely, Barbara Beck
To Mrs Martin and Family, It is with heavy hearts at hearing the loss of your loved one Mr Louis Martin. We pray you will find comfort in knowing God will be here for you today and days to come.As former employees of Mr Martin we could not ask for a better boss. He will be greatly missed. God's blessings always. Selma H Allen, Pamela Herbin, Ron Herbin
My deepest condolences to Wanda, Durand, Demar and the rest of my wife's family, the Martins. My prayers are with all of you. Love, Don Carlton
The Family of Irene Martin would to extend our prayers and condolences to the family of David...You are in our prayers now and the days ahead..
Dear Wanda & Family,
The Lomax Family share with you & extend heartfelt condolences in the devastating loss of your loving husband. Janice is a 1975 Aggie Nurse Classmate and God has blessed our friendship which is cherished. What a dynamic duo - Louis & Wanda! You share a forever love which will continually inspire us and others. You were here for us & others from Aggie concert tickets, medical expertise to lending a helping hand.
May God supply His strength & peace while the many treasured memories plus loving acts sustain the family during this difficult time.
Loving Remembrance, Carson & Janice Lomax
Condolences to my cousin Wanda and boys. You are in our prayers during this most difficult time.
Love, Veronica Cogdell Green and Dwight
Bertha extended prayers and condolences To Wanda and entire Martin Family
On behalf of Sisters Network Greensboro NC, I would like to offer our condolences to the family of Louis David Martin. Mr. Martin provided valuable service to Sisters Network Greensboro during our Block Walk events, and we will be forever appreciative for his contribution to our breast cancer outreach program.
The Wilson family would like to extend our heartfelt prayers & condolences to Wanda & the entire Martin Family.....from Jerome & Vicky Wilson
Sincere condolences to the Martin Family
Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.
