Terry "Pastor T" Martin

Terry “Pastor T” Martin, Apostle of Triumphant Fellowship Church, passed away on February 24, 2015. Beloved husband of Beverlyn A. Martin, Pastor for 41 years. Son of the late Herbert William Martin and Genevieve Barsock Martin. Brother of Jenifer Martin and the late Larry Johnel Martin (Gwendolyn), and Don Martin (Lisa). Father of Shaun Martin (Derya), Shad K. Martin, Shane E. Martin (Tova), Terry-Shay Martin, Jason T. Martin, and Jireh L. Pruitt. Grandfather of George V. Martin, Taziyah S. Reynolds, Sydney A. Martin, Kaitlyn Mary Ann Martin, Naviah S. Martin, and the late Shane E. Martin, Jr. Great grandfather of George V. Martin, Jr. Also survived by a host of nieces and nephews. Age 60 years and resident of Harvey, LA. Terry was a Veteran of the United States Air Force and received numerous awards. As a bass player in the Air Force national band competition, he won 2nd place with his band "Fresh Air." He was featured in the photos on the national Air Force recruitment marketing materials, and he also modeled for Dillard's retail stores in Florida. As an author, he published two books, Faultlines and Armed and Dangerous. His 40 year career in purchasing included Providence Hospital, Anchorage, AK; Tulane University Hospital New Orleans as Assistant Director of Purchasing; Touro Hospital New Orleans as Procurement Officer; LSU Hospital New Orleans as Procurement Officer; and Port of New Orleans as Port Manager of Services and Contract Administration. He was an ordained Apostle and shepherd Fire Church of Believers, Prevailing Word Church of New Orleans and most recently, Triumphant Fellowship Church in Harvey. He will be dearly missed by all who were blessed to know him.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in his memory to the Triumphant Fellowship Church, P.O. Box 1141, Harvey LA 70059-1141.
Relatives and Friends of the Family are invited to attend the Funeral Service at MOTHE FUNERAL HOME, 7040 Lapalco Blvd., Marrero, LA on Tuesday, March 3, 2015 at 11 AM. Visitation will be Tuesday morning from 9 AM until 11 AM. Burial information will be determined very soon. To view and sign the online guestbook please visit www.mothefunerals.com