Arthur Martin

ARTHUR MARTIN, age 81, of Dandridge, TN died on August 5, 2017 after a long battle with cancer. He was born on April 10, 1936 to James C. Martin and Margaret Parnell Martin in Cloverdale, Indiana. Preceded in death by four brothers, Louis, James, Ralph and Irwin; two sisters, Effie and Junita. He is survived by his wife, Yolanda Derome Martin, who he married on the 4th of July, 1959 in France; two sons, Patrick and Michel; daughter, Viviane; daughter-in-law, Melissa; son-in-law, Gilles; and six grandchildren. He retired in 1974 from the U. S. Army after 20 years of service, where he served two tours in Vietnam, and was a member of the 1st Calvary 15th Med EVAC Battalion. In 1998, he retired from civil service after 24 years with American Battle Monument Commission as superintendent. He had the honor of the Purple Heart Tennessee State Commander, was Worshipful Master of Lafayette Lodge # 51, past Master of Martha Dandridge Eastern Star Chapter, and was appointed Grand Officer Grand Chapter of Tennessee. Funeral service will be held at 7:00 p.m. Wednesday, August 9, 2017 at Dandridge First United Methodist Church with Rev. Steve Brown officiating. Graveside interment service with military honors and Masonic Service will be held at 11:30 a.m. Thursday, August 10, 2017 at East Tennessee Veterans Cemetery, 2200 E. Gov. John Sevier Highway, Knoxville, TN. The family will receive friends from 5:00 until 7:00 p.m. Wednesday evening prior to the service at the church. In lieu of flowers, donations to Cancer Society Research, c/o Mary Ellen Darby, 1321 Laurel Hills Circle, Jefferson City, TN 37760 will be highly appreciated. Arrangements by Farrar Funeral Home in Dandridge, TN (865) 397-2711 www.farrarfuneralhome.com