Funeral services for Mr. Louis Ray Martin will be held at Brookhaven Funeral Home (894 Natchez Drive, Brookhaven, MS, 39601) at 11:00 AM on Thursday, August 14, 2025 with burial to follow in the Ramah Baptist Church Cemetery (McCall Creek, MS). Brookhaven Funeral Home will be in charge of the arrangements. The family will receive visitors the same morning at the funeral home from 10:00 AM until time of service.

Mr. Martin, 82, of McCall Creek, MS passed away on Monday, August 11, 2025. He was born in McCall Creek on April 13, 1943 to Lewis and Idelle Martin.

Mr. Martin lived most of his adult life in Houston before retiring back to McCall Creek. He worked for the United States Postal Service for 30 years and served his country in the U.S. Navy and Navy Reserves for over 20 years.

He was preceded in death by his parents; his son, Gerald Ray Martin; a brother, John Alton Martin; and a sister, Betty Jean Jackson.

Survivors include his wife and love of his life, Kathy Martin; his son, Louis Martin, Jr.; a brother Cecil Martin; two sisters, Joanne Temple (L.D.) and Joyce Frye; along with extended family and friends.