Obituary of Willard Dean Martin

Mr. Willard Dean “Bub” Martin, 85, of Pell City, Alabama passed away on January 13, 2020 in Birmingham. He was a member of Arbor Baptist Church. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army having served at Ft. Bliss and then continued his service in the Army National Guard. Mr. Martin worked at Avondale Mills for over 15 years. He was retired from the City of Pell City Street Department. He was preceded in death by his parents, Dewey Willard and Alice Martin; and three sisters, Peggy Jean Griffith, Ester Annette Wolf, and Violet “Tiny” Parnell. He is survived by two sisters, Shirley Ann Smith and Shawn Martin Tucker; and one nephew, David (Merin) Morrow. The funeral service will be held at 11:00 am on Friday, January 17, 2020, at Usrey Funeral Home - Pell City with Bro. Vint Arnold officiating. Interment will follow at Pope’s Chapel Cemetery. The family will receive friends Friday, January 17, 2020 from 10:00 am until 11:00 am at the funeral home. Condolences may be offered online at www.usreyfuneralhome.com. Usrey Funeral Home, Pell City, is in charge of arrangements.