Haille Selassie Martin, Sr.

Haille Selassie Martin, Sr. entered into eternal rest on Saturday, March 13, 2010. Beloved husband of Deaconess Ruth H. Martin. Son of the late Clarence and Elnora Martin, Sr. Father of Haille, Jr. (Christine), Herbert (Kendra), and Elder David (Andrea) Martin, Sr., Jerrelyn Martin, Shirley Hayes, Geraldine (late Carl) Broome, Yvonne (Ronald) Gardet, Patrice and Martin Hatten, Clarence Cotton, and the late Willie (late Leatrice) Cotton, Sr. Brother of Elder Robert, Sr., John, Albert, Sr. (Betty), Richard (Leah), Edward (Dorothy) and Fred Martin, Beulah (late Joseph) Davis, Josephine Jenkins, Edna Green, Hazel (Willie) McKinnies, and the late Arkansas Bush, Wilson, Clarence, Jr., Joseph, Sr., and Leonard Martin. Godfather of Fred Casby and Yvette Bush . Son in law of Viola Hayes, also survived by 23 grandchildren and a host of great grandchildren, aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins other relatives and friends. Age: 73 years a native of New Orleans, La. and a resident of Marrero, La. Relatives and friends of the family also pastors, officers, and members of Greater Mount Calvary Baptist Church and neighboring churches. Employees of Avondale Shipyard, Heart of Hospice, Westbank Head Start, Winn Dixie, Entergy Service, Agility Project Logistics, LaBell Masion-Wyndham, and Flowers Baking Company are invited to attend the funeral services from Greater Mount Calvary Baptist Church 1600 Westwood Dr. Marrero, La. on Saturday, March 20, 2010 at 9:30a.m. Elder Terry Gullage, Sr. officiating Visitation will begin at 8:30a.m. at the above named church. Interment: Restlawn Park Cemetery-Avondale, La. Arrangements by Davis Mortuary Service 230 Monroe St. Gretna, La. To view and sign the guestbook please go to www.davismortuaryservice.com