Rev. Cornelius A. Martin, Jr. a resident of Montgomery, AL transitioned April 21, 2020. Graveside services will be held at Madison Cemetery, located on Birmingham Highway in Montgomery, AL on Saturday, April 25, 2020 starting at 1:00 p.m. The body will lie in state from 11:00 p.m. until 12:30 p.m. at the New Hope Missionary Baptist Church, 4242 Birmingham Highway, Montgomery, AL 36108. Cornelius leaves to cherish his memories a devoted and loving wife, Viola F. Martin, two daughters, Tomeeka Nichole Martin and Theodora Cornelia Martin, both of Montgomery, AL; Four adorable grandchildren, Ricquasha Lashay Franklin, Xylia Cormora Martin, Chloe Ashlyn Boykin and Xylen Christopher Adams, one sister, Angela (Dennis) Martin-Price, two brothers Jeffery Ricardo Martin and Cedric Fitzgerald Martin, two sisters-in law, Judie (Earl) Gholston, and Sandra (Leroy) Brooks, one brother-in-law, Leroy (Jackie) Freeman all of Montgomery Alabama; two aunts, Evangelist Essie Moss, Detroit, MI and Betty Jewel Thomas, Buffalo, NY; two uncles Perry Martin, Sr., and Jimmy Thomas, both of Montgomery, AL; eight nieces, Jocelynne, Cicely, Tiffany, Brittany, Anteidra, Raven, Kiera and ShaDiamond all of Montgomery, AL; three nephews, Cortney, Andrew, and Devontae, eight great nieces and eight great nephews, a special mentee Kelvin Mathis, that rode around the world with him sitting high in his big rig. Cornelius has a host of cousins and friends who will miss him greatly.
May God grant you peace, in your time of need. We send our condolences. The Holley family~
May our Lord bless and comfort you and your family during this hour. Please accept our sincere condolences. May our Lord give Minister Martin eternal rest. Dea. Yancy Felder and Family
Cornelius was a friend, a man I respected and a legend. He had the most positive energy that made your day better when he was around. Our condolences to the Martin family as he is already missed. John, Tonya Green and family.
My condolences and prayers goes out to the Martin family. After the tears have dried and the goodbyes have been said, all we have to hold onto are the happy memories that we've shared with our loved ones who have passed, this is what keeps them alive in our hearts and in our minds, and they will continue to live on, through us. God Bless! R.I.H. Cornelius!
Our deepest condolences to The Martin family during this dark time. Please know that our family is keeping you and yours in our prayers and thoughts. With sympathy The Mccain/Shines Family
The entire staff of Mulberry Medical Associates and I share in your sorrow. We will miss Cornelius and Love You Guys Dearly. Dr Joel McCloud, Jr.
Sorry for your loss, we will keep you all in prayer. Fluellen family
So Sorry for your Loss PRAYING for you and the Girls and the G children God will see y'all through
This just does not seem real to me, I will never forget his kindness shown to our family in times on needs and church announcement his coined phrase he would ask, "What time is it?" Well, It is his time, to look down and protect those he loved; his family. We send our deepest condolences, Marvin and LaDonna Rudolph
My condolences to you and your family. May God continue bless you with peace.
Cornelius. You are now in the most beautiful place on earth. You will truly be missed. We love you and family..from...James Tina and Whitney Stephen's
Prayers for Viola and all of the family. Cornelius was such a pleasure to work with and will be missed by many. Jack & Gwen Vickers
Our thoughts and Prayers are with you Jon and Debra Coon
Larry Rowe sends his condolences
Sending our deepest condolences to the Family. Praying for Peace and Comfort to the Family. We love you all. The family of Edmond and Sonya Patterson
My heart is heavy knowing I will not get to speak with Corn again but knowing he has made his final destination makes it a little easier. I worked with him with his logs...and he was always kind and pleasant. My thoughts and prayers are with the Martin family.
Cornelius has become part of the Covan family and we are so saddened to hear of your loss. Please know that your family is in our thoughts and prayers during this time. He is already missed.
Our Condolences to the Martin family, so sorry for your loss our prayers are with you. Lee Roy and Zorina Proctor
Our deepest sympathies go out to the Martin family. He was such a blessing to us at Coleman and a favorite visitor to the Safety Department. He was always smiling, laughing, and kind. Our sorrow knows no bounds and he will be sorely missed in our hearts and our lives. Kathy Grigsby
My condolences to Mrs.Martin and Family He was such an amazing person - Crystal Magana from Coleman in Belton TX
Words cannot express the sorrow we feel in the passing of our childhood friend and classmate. We are praying for you in this time. Be reminded that earth has no sorrow that heaven can't heal. Love Lee "Jerry" Smith & Jacqueline Rankins-Smith
To Viola and other family members of Rev Cornelius Martin. May the Love and peace of God be upon you all during this time of your bereavement. Rev Martin was indeed a trooper and true man after God's own heart. May God continues to guide, keep and comfort you through this process. Blessings upon each of you. The Evans family
Your family is in our prayers at this time. May light perpetual shine upon Cornelius. Cornelius has been an important part of our family at Coleman Worldwide for as long as I can remember. He was dedicated, loyal and kind. We will miss him very much. - John Coleman
I'm sending my condolences from Bernard Thomas and Family you will truly be missed.
Our condolences from Jeff Gardner and family. Praying for you in your time of sorrow.
Condolences To The Martin Family. From The Wilson Family. "Barbershop Memories" Forever You'll be missed Mr. Cornelius
We send our sincere prayers and condolences to your family during this very difficult time. May the God of all comfort strengthen your Hearts and Minds. For He said that He said "I never will leave you or forsake you, I'll be with you always even to the end of the world" Rev. & Mrs L. Henderson
We the Jackson Williams and Rugley Family send our heartfelt condolences and fund Memories to the Wife Children and Family... EARTH HAS NO SORROWS THAT HEAVEN CAN NOT HEAL... Stay ENCOURAGED and Be BLESSED...
Viola and Family, Cornelius was a great and trusted friend for 30 years. I could always depend on him to help in any way necessary and to also speak words to calm any problems I had going on. I am a better person for having known him all these years and know that he loved all of his family so much. Our suffering is covered by knowing he is in heaven looking down and watching over us
To the Martin Family we are praying for you all for your loss. The Simmons Family
My condolences to the Martin family you are in our prayers Bertha and Keith Walker
My condolences to the Mart family you are in our prayers Bertha and Keith Walker
Condolences to the Martin family. From Melvin Knight & Lynn you will be missed.
May it comfort you to know that, your loved one is safe in God's care now, and that friends are praying for you in your time of sorrow. With sympathy, "Marteen & Family"
Our condolences from Harold and Marie King
To the martin family from the Melvin family u have our condolences and prayers
We send our condolences to u mrs martin and family larry melvin and family aka Big m
Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.