George H. Martin, 75, of Hampton, died Saturday April 10, 2010 at the Bradley County Medical Center. Mr. Martin was born in Chattanooga, TN on February 13, 1935 to the late George William Martin Jr. & Lillian F. Ulrickson Martin. He was a retired truck driver, & a member of the Trinity Lutheran Church in Chattanooga, TN.
He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Virginia L. Martin of Hampton, AR; two sons, William F. Martin of Red Oak, TX, George H. Martin Jr. of Dallas, TX; a daughter, Debra J. Grimes of Hampton, AR, a brother, Earnest U. Martin of Chattanooga, TN; nine grandchildren, & five great grandchildren. Mr. Martin was also preceded in death by an infant son.
Graveside services will be 11:00 AM Monday April 12, 2010 at the Campground Cemetery, with the Rev. Mike Colvin officiating. The family will receive friends Sunday evening at the Benton Funeral Home in Hampton. Arrangements are by Benton Funeral Home of Fordyce. To sign the online register visit
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