Saturday, March 28, 201510:00 AM

The Covenant Church1700 Corey Boulevard

Decatur, Georgia 30332Pastor: Bishop Quincy Lavelle Carswell

Pastor Dennis Lamar Martin, Sr. EulogistPastor Major Callahan, Officiating

April 24, 1939 March 20, 2015

Obituary

Rev. EuGene Martin, was born April 24, 1939 in Fulton County at Grady MemorialHospital, to the late Anthony @ Olena MartinAt the early age of 12, he found Jesus Christ as his Lord and Saviour at an old fashioned altar at PleasantGrove Baptist Church in Atlanta. At 15, he was filled with the Holy Spirit. Soon after joining the churchGene began singing with the junior choir. It was there he fell in love with Gospel singing and determinedin his heart to make it his life's ministry. He became a member Aarons Tabernacle with Pastors Dewittand Walter Aaron.

As the years passed, Gene began singing with Gospel groups around Atlanta, occasionally taking out oftown trips to conventions and other church meetings. In doing this, Gene knew what the Lord had forhim and he was preparing himself for a greater ministry in the Lord's service.

In 1960, at the age 21, the A. A. Allen Miracle Restoration Revival Crusade came to Atlanta under the “BigWhite Tent”. It was there night after night they heard one voice that was above A-L-L the rest. Duringone of the services, the “sound man” slipped A. A. Allen a note asking: “Do you hear this voice?” Thereis somebody down here and I can hear him above the thousand other voices. There’s a man here witha VOICE and they began to search for that voice. Gene was always sitting behind the sound and thepower of God would hit him and he would get out front and cut a ditch with his dance across the tent.Somebody told them that was GENE MARTIN! Thereafter, he was afforded the opportunity to sing inthe afternoon services and after hearing him, they kept him!!!

Soon Gene's unusual style of presenting the Gospel in song spread throughout Pentecostal circles. Hisfirst appearance with the Allen party in Chicago, Illinois, won him a place in the heart of thousands. Thatsuccess spread his fame throughout the country. He would go on to work with Don Stewart, he alsoworked with the world famous Malaco gospel music label. Gene Martin has been featured on many ofthe largest Pentecostal platforms of the country, and was a featured artist in Carlton Pearson’s Live atAzusa recordings.

He later joined Church of Atlanta Lighthouse under the leadership of Pastor Bishop Michael Spires, untilhis transition. Gene Martin began having Summer Camp Meetings in Greensboro NC and Winter CampMeetings in Atlanta, and later he resolved to have both meetings in his hometown “Atlanta Georgia”.People came from around the world to attend the Camp Meeting services and he was the first to introducepraising the old year out and the New Year in during the “Watch Night Services”. Without a doubt hewas a TRAILBLAZER!

He was preceded in death by his father, Mr. Anthony Martin, his mother Olena Martin, his sisters: Essa MaeJohnson, Rosa Lee Jones, Earline Ball, Christine Nellmons, Mammie Marie Martin, Barbara Armstrong, hisbrothers: Johnny Martin, Charlie Lewis Martin, Anthony Martin, Leroy Martin, his niece: Martha Sherrer andTheresa Billingsley.

He leaves to cherish and celebrate his loving memories: his brother: Walter (Charlotte) Martin. his son/ nephew:Pastor Dennis (June) L. Martin, Sr. Nieces: Mary Bradly, Eleanor (Carl) Thomas, Cynthia (Charles)Arnold,Rudine Ervin, Veronica Middlebrooks, Vanessa (Phillip) Horace, Edith (Juan)Wilson, A. Yvette (Rudy) Jones,Barbara (Omar) Dieng, Alicia (Dennis) Lester, Yolanda Tatum, Beverly (Charles) Canady, Elaine Jackson, MaryJackson, Theresa Martin, Inez Childs, Levette Levett, Brenda Martin, Sharon Martin, Melissa (Rodney) Spearman,Michelle (Johnny) Brown, April (Ferman) Douglas. Nephews: Johnny Martin, Jr., Gregory Martin, David Martin,Frederick Johnson, Dwayne Johnson, Douglas Johnson, Derrick Armstrong, Cedric Armstrong, Horace (Elaine)Ball, Milton (Linda) Ball, Jethro (Parisee) Nelloms, Kenneth Nelloms, Walter (Diane) Martin, Thomas Martin,LeNorris (Brandee) Martin, Jacob (Tanneshia) Sherrer and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and other relativesand friends. His Grandchildren: Anthalena P. Martin, Dennis (Mae) L. Martin, II, Genice Brown, GG: MadisonMartin, Dennis Martin, III. His nieces: The Anointed Pace Sisters: Duranice, Phyllis, Shun, Melonda, DeJuaii,Leslie, Latrice and Lydia. His musicians / sons: Tyrone Middleton, Jonathan Graham, along with other spiritualsons and daughters in the gospel.

Obituary Gene Martin, was born April 24, 1939 in Atlanta, Georgia into a familyof 12 to Anthony and Olena Martin. As the 10th child born, he waseducated at William J. Scott Elementary and Turner High School.

ORDER OFD WORSHIPivine

Saturday, March 28, 2015Ten O' Clock

OFFICIATING .….….….….…………………………..….….….….……. Pastor Major CallahanORGAN PRELUDEPROCESSIONAL(Clergy & Family)

PRAYER OF COMFORT ….…….…….…….…….….………………………… Pastor James CurtisOLD TESTAMENT ..….….…….…….…….…….…….…….….………..…. Pastor Gloria CameronNEW TESTAMENT ..….….…….…….……….….…….…….….…….…… Pastor Emmanual SpearSPECIAL TRIBUTE SONG .….……… I Love The Lord . …………..……………….. Beverly CanadyGREETINGS .….……………………………………………..………….…. Bishop Quincy Carswell

***VIDEO PRESENTATION ***

INSTRUMENTAL .……………….……………………………………….. Evangelist Rosie Haynes

MEDLEY OF HIS SONGS …. …….. Family & Friends

READING OF OBITUARY (Silently)MUSICAL SELECTION .….………….….……………………………… The Anointed Pace SistersRESOLUTIONSERMONIC SELECTION .….…… I Look To You ……………..….…………… Anthalena P. MartinEULOGY .………………………………………….…………….… Pastor Dennis Lamar Martin, Sr.ACKNOWLEDGEMENTSRECESSIONAL

Brother Tyrone Middleton - Action Revival TeamSister Becky Graham - As a Spiritual Daughter

Pastor James Archie - California

Reflections / Limit to 3 Minutes Please

Reflections / Limit to 3 Minutes PleasePastor Timothy McKibbins - Church of Atlanta Lighthouse

Brother Richard Page - A A Allen “Miracle Restoration Revival”

Jesus / Got to See My Lord / I’ve Got It / It Is Well

Pastor Jonathan Graham - Action Revival TeamPastor Mary Bradly - As a Uncle

Reflections / Limit to 3 Minutes Please

IntermentWestview Cemetery

1680 Ralph David Abernathy, SWAtlanta, GA 30310

Reverend Gene Martin affectionately known as “Uncle Gene”

Flower LadiesNiecesPallbearersNephews

Just as your lives were touched by the love and ministryof our loved one Reverend Eugene Martin, we have beentouched by your expressions of love in our moment oftransition. We love you all and we love the way you loveus.

The Martin FamilyServices by Professionals

Gus Thornhill’s Funeral Home, Inc.

1315 Gus Thornhill, Jr. Drive - East Point, Georgia 30344

(404) 768-2993 Fax (404) 763-2154

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