Service Details
Homegoing celebration will be held at Christ Chapel MBC (815 Park Avenue) on Saturday, May 18, 2024 at 10:00 am with Rev. T.L. Howell officiating. Interment will follow in Graceland Cemetery. Viewing will be in Draeger-Langendorf Funeral Home from on Friday evening from 5:00 – 7:00 pm and in Christ Chapel on Saturday from 9-10 am.
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Racine – Davis “David” Lee Martin, age 65, passed away unexpectedly at home, with family by his side, on Tuesday, May 7, 2024.
David was born in Racine,WI on March 12, 1959 to the late Grover Martin and Reatha Mae Ramsey. He attended Washington Park High School in Racine.
On June 30, 2001 in Trinity Missionary Baptist Church, he was united in marriage with the love of his life, Marvie Lynn (nee: Branch) Martin. David was a master self-employed car mechanic, working on many automobiles for customers, family & friends. He also enjoyed working with his wife, Marvie, at Culver’s in Kenosha.
David was all about his family – all day, every day! He enjoyed fishing, yardwork, car shows, State Fair, Summerfest, mornings at MJ’s talking with the fellas and was an animal lover. David was a simple yet extraordinary man who always wore cowboy boots and talked to anyone who would listen.
Surviving are his loving wife, Marvie; sons, Marcus Dukes, Roderick Martin and Harrison Martin; grandchildren, Quintel, Maya, Mariah, Summer and Kahlani; brothers & sisters, Geneva Campbell, Jennifer Ramsey, John (Tashare) Ramsey, Jr., Cindy Martin, Erika Martin and Kelvin (Lashonda) Martin; brothers-in-law, John (Phynell) Branch and Lyle Branch; sisters-in-law, Frieda Smith and Kendra Branch; extended family, Richard Martin, Lelia Carothers, Hubert Martin, MJ, Mr. Motown, Timothy Dukes and Hervie Martin; plus a citywide host of family & friends – too numerous to mention all by name.
In addition to his parents Grover Martin and Reatha Mae Ramsey, David was preceded in death by his brother, Earl Martin; sisters, Johnnie Mae Martin and Janice Carothers; Marvie’s parents, Charley and Margaret Branch; and sister-in-law, Sheila Branch.
Homegoing celebration will be held at Christ Chapel MBC (815 Park Avenue) on Saturday, May 18, 2024 at 10:00 am with Rev. T.L. Howell officiating. Interment will follow in Graceland Cemetery. Viewing will be in Draeger-Langendorf Funeral Home from on Friday evening from 5:00 – 7:00 pm and in Christ Chapel on Saturday from 9-10 am.
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Alfy R. McGee says
It’s sad to see you going on to Glory, cousin David (aka) Woody. Yes, we all have to make that journey at some time, but I will definitely miss the days of laughing and listening to some good ol’ blues with you at the garage or anywhere else while we’re sippin’ some “WATER” from down home.
Beverly Griffin says
Sending condolences to the Family 🌺🌺 David was a great loving cousin and love life and I pray God give everyone strength at this time for his homegoing Stay Blessed 💪🏿💪🏿❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️🌺🌺🌺🌺
Bootsie Hayes says
David will be missed by his dear friends and customers from Albert st garage. Rest In Peace my dear brother. God don’t make mistakes.
Therita Bogan Harris says
My Deepest Condolences To My Cousin Marvie His Children And The Martin And Branch Family.
Debbie Kidd says
Sending my condolences will miss seeing you everyday nice dude
Ramona Drane says
My condolences to the Martin Family
Prophetess Angie Boutwell says
Heaven has gained an Angel 😇
Anonymous says
Praying for the family miss you already going to miss talking to you and our trips down south rip my god brother sherri felt.
Earlene Egerson says
Rare People… That was David! There are many people that we meet in our lives but only a very few will make a lasting impression on our minds and hearts. 💔 These people will always listen and talk to you. They will care about your happiness and well being. They will like you for who you are and they will support you all times. It is these people that we will think of often and who will always remain important to us as true friends. 🕊️My cousin you will be truly missed! RIP
Love,
Earlene, Sheila, Shawn and Stan 🙏🏾
Sheila N Grandy says
My condolences to the Martin, Branch family’s, may God comfort you all during this time, 😔🙏🌹
Ella. Richardson says
So. Sorry. For. Your. Loss. I Will be. Praying forYou. All
Lil Feeler says
So sorry to hear about Mr. Martin. My prayers to the family. I sure will miss not seeing him at Mjs.
Sharon (Martin) Saunders says
I send my deepest sympathy to you all, may God comfort you all as you lay him home to rest, only the shell shall remain, but his soul has moved on, David was an awesome person a funny person, and very carrying of his family, he is loved and will be missed by many.. Love you David
Manik Jaitly says
Davis was a great man and a kind soul. I’ll miss our interactions and wishing the family strength at this time.
Patricia Henderson ( MooMoo) says
I’m so heartbroken and trying to stay strong. I have my good days and bad days just thinking about you. I have cried many tears. You were more like a brother than a cousin. Going to miss my texts messages and I wanted to send you one lasnite. Had me in tears thinking that I couldn’t send it. Miss and love you Booty hole. Rest in Paradise Cuz 😪💔💔🥀
LC and Dawn Ramsey says
Our condolences to the family. May you rest in peace David 🕊️.
Tina Martin says
Love you David. I will miss you talking to you via Facebook. You always helped my dad and I.
Karen Skowronski says
Dear Marvie, we are sending you our deepest sympathy.
Your Culver’s Friday Marvie Girl’s
The Moody Cousins says
Words cannot ever explain how God works, however; we know their is a plan.
We grieve your loss and celebrate David with you. We are always here.
Jamie Marshall says
Sending Prayers and my condolences to the Martin Family
Kelvin Martin says
Big Bro this seems unreal and it really broke my heart! I’m glad that you won’t be suffering anymore, even though the way you enjoyed life, no one could tell that you had any type of illness. I will miss your sense of humor and hearing you say phrases like “I Can Take It”! I love you big bro, RIP!!!
Denise Russell says
Hey my cuzzin Marvie- Lynn, cuzzin Denise-Nece here! My sincere condolence’s, 💐 to your son’s and family! My prayers god will keep you in his arms! Love 💕 you! Reach out anytime!
Claudette Russell says
My family you’re in my prayers! Cuz, Claudette.
Cheryl Carter says
Sending my condolences to the entire family.
Cece House says
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Joe Ann Martin and Family. says
David Martin will be missed. When ever I had a problem with my car he never hesitate to check it out for me. He was a true friend and a great mechanic.
My prayer to his wife and kids.
Dwayne Carothers says
To my loving cousin will be always loved and missed
Eddie and Cindy Martin says
To the Family
David was a kind and gentle soul who helped everyone and anyone that he could. He will be missed by all. May he rest in peace.
Demetrius Powell says
So sorry for your lost ofe your family member he was a good man king and generous he will be missed may he RIP