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201 West Lampkin St.,
STARKVILLE, MS 39759
Phone: (662) 323-5905
201 West Lampkin St.
STARKVILLE, MS 39759
Phone: (662) 323-5905
201 West Lampkin St.
STARKVILLE, MS 39759
Phone: (662) 323-5905
201 West Lampkin St.
STARKVILLE, MS 39759
Phone: (662) 323-5905
201 West Lampkin St.
STARKVILLE, MS 39759
Phone: (662) 323-5905
Michael Martin
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Obituary for Michael Martin

Michael Martin, age 66, passed away on April 22, 2018 at the North Mississippi Medical Center in Tupelo, MS. He was a former pastor at Sand Hill Baptist Church but remained in the ministry. Mike’s family was a very important part of his life and enjoyed every minute spent with them. As a young man he was a semi-professional roller skater. He served his community by volunteering as a balloonist at special events. His hobbies included modern dancing, wood carving and classical guitar. He was a member of Emmanuel Baptist Church. Mike received a Master’s of Divinity Degree from Mid America Seminary in Memphis, TN. His love and passion was teaching Hebrew and Greek as well as other foreign languages.
Services are scheduled for Thursday, April 26 at Emmanuel Baptist in Starkville, MS. Visitation will be from 1:00 – 3:00 with the memorial service to follow at 3 p.m. Services will be conducted by Reverend Butch Simmons.

Michael is survived by his wife of 22 years, Theresa Martin; sons, Jeremy Martin and his wife, Jamie, and Jonathan Martin and his fiancé, Michelle; daughter, Melissa Phillips and her husband, Jeremy; brother, David Martin and his wife, Diane; brother in laws, John Hutchens and his wife, Julie, George and Cindy Hutchens,and David Priddy and his wife, Tessa; sisters in law, Elizabeth Scheuerman and Melissa Hatfield and her husband, David; 6 grandchildren, Alex, Emma, Caleb, Anya, Madison, and Atleigh; and numerous niece, nephews, and other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, George Martin and Betty Martin, and a brother, Jimmy Martin.

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