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Glenn D. Martin, Sr.


Sunrise: July 16, 1958

Sunset: December 23, 2020

Glenn David Martin, Sr. was born July 16, 1958 in Staten Island New York. He was the youngest of seven children to John H. Martin Sr. of Edenton, North Carolina and Anna M. Richardson of Petersburg, Virginia. Upon graduation from high school, Glenn met and married his first wife Ella Vaught. Their union was blessed with three beautiful daughters. He joined the Navy as a Boiler Technician, which led to his engineering career with the Department of Defense. While in the Navy, he was stationed on the USS America (CV 66), home-ported in Norfolk, Virginia. Norfolk became his home and where he met his second wife, Ella Chavis of Portsmouth, Virginia. Their union blessed him with not only a son but a step-daughter as well. Later in his life, Glenn met and married his third wife, Monique Palmer Reese of Norfolk, Virginia; there they continued to live as he prepared for his retirement of thirty-seven years from DoD. Although they did not have any children together, they embraced each others as their own. He was a step-father and a mentor to the her two children as well.

Glenn was a lover of life, his family, children (all of whom just naturally gravitated towards him) and football (especially his home team New York Giants). He had a way of connecting with and entertaining everyone who crossed his path. Glenn also had a way of making all those connected to him smile, whether it be in conversation, jokes, or a song. He would never let anyone be in his presence with a frown. He carried a smile that was larger than life! Most importantly, he was a lover of God! He gave his life to the Lord at an early age while attending The First Church of God in Christ. Glenn would always give his testimony, share his faith, and give God glory for the miracles that were bestowed upon him.

Glenn was truly a walking miracle!

He was preceded in death by his father, John H. Martin, Sr., his mother Anna M. Martin and his sisters, Augusta Martin and Laverne Jordan.

He leaves behind his wife, Monique Martin, his daughters, Nicole Herron, Erica Atkins (Charles) and Alexandria (Lexi) Martin; his son, Glenn D. Martin Jr. (Taylaysha Hooper-Martin); step-son, Billy Reese, Jr. (Elena Valeeva); step-daughters, Chablis Reese and Latonya Jenkins; two sisters, Faith Pedro and Constance (Cookie) Henry of Staten Island, New York; two brothers, Eugene Martin of Cincinnati, Ohio and John H. Martin, Jr. of Staten Island, New York; seventeen grandchildren; three step-grandchildren and a host of in-laws, nieces and nephews.

 

 

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    Margaret Sills-Allen says

    Condolences to the Martin family. I have fond memories of my brother-in-love. Fair winds and following seas until we meet again…

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      Monique Martin says

      Thank You Margaret

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        The King Family. SINY says

        Our Sincere Condolences and prayers BrotherJohn and Family.

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    Derith V hatcher (jerri, Richmond, Va). says

    To my cousin Monique and the family of Glenn, my thoughts and prayers are with you during this time of bereavement. My prayer is that God will give you healing, peace, rest and take extra special care of you today and the days to come.

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      Monique Martin says

      Thank You Gerri, you know how important family is to me and my husband was the most next to God.

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    Dr. Agnes McBeth says

    Sending prayers of comfort to our beloved Bro. John Martin and the family of Mr. Glenn Martin. May God keep you in your time of sorrow.

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    James Clark says

    My sincerest condolences. I served with Glenn onboard the USS America. He was one of my closest friends while onboard. I always wanted to look him up, but never got the chance. He was an honorable sailor and stand up man. So sorry for your loss.

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    Wilma Chavis Vass says

    To Glenn Martin Sr. & Family
    I will miss You Man, Remembering when You and I were the new Chavis on the block, You Married To Ella’s Chavis, and Me Married to her Brother Thomas, You will be missed bro in love, RIH ??

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    Carolyn Mayo & Ida Whittle says

    To Monique and the Glenn Martin, Sr family.
    Circumstances do not permit my presence during this time but know that my heart is with you. This too shall pass. Hold to your unchanging faith and the memories you made with Glenn. Even though I cannot be there for you today, I’m praying for you and the family. Love you so much.

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    Monique Palmer says

    Sending my prayers and condolences to my aunt, Monique Martin and the rest of Glen Martin’s family. I am sorry that I can’t be with you today, but wanted to say that Mr. Glen was a good man, loved by all who knew him. Always had a story for you and would always have you smiling. He will be missed.

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    Kimberly Palmer says

    Sending my deepest condolences to my aunt Monique Martin and the rest of the Martin family. I am so sorry I wasn’t able to attend the service in person. May God give you all strength. May Glenn continue to watch over you all as he enter Heaven’s gate with a smile. He will truly be missed!

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    Angela V Mitchell Cowell says

    My Sincere Heartfelt Condolences To You and Your
    Family Monique. To Be Absent From The Body Is To Be Present With Our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. May God’s Light Guide You As Endure This Period Of Grief, ?????????

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    Bianca M Love says

    I love you, uncle. Now, forever, and always.

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    Lisa says

    Uncle Glenn, you will be missed. The love you had for your nieces and nephews was unwavering.

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