Willie Martin, 54, Bardstown

Willie Martin, 54, of Bardstown, died Monday, Sept. 5, 2011, at Flaget Memorial Hospital.  He was born May 15, 1957, in NelsonCounty.

He was preceded in death by a daughter, Margaret Christina Martin; his parents, Viney and Jesse Lee Martin; two brothers, Kenny Martin and Jesse Wayne “Bad to the Bone” Martin; and a sister, Anna Jane Nalley.

He is survived by his wife, Debbie Chesser Martin; two daughters, Joanna Martin and Wilemina Carrera, all of Bardstown; two sisters, Clemen Hellard of Cox’s Creek and Ellen Conn of Bardstown; three granddaughters, Alexis Carrera, Anyia Carrera, and Airiella Martinez; and several nieces and nephews.

The funeral is 10 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 8, 2011, at Barlow Funeral Home with burial inthe BardstownCemetery.  Bro. Joe Vires will officiate.

Visitation is 4-8 p.m. Wednesday and 8-10 a.m. Thursday at Barlow Funeral Home.

Barlow Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. For more information, visit: http://www.barlowfh.com/.

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