William 'Jr' Jerry Martin Jr.

William Jerry Martin, Jr., affectionately known by all as "Jr", 52, of Terre Haute, formerly of Perrysville, passed away at 5:00am, Monday, July 25, 2022, at his residence. He was born on March 25, 1970, in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, the son of William Jerry and Margaret {Jordan} Martin. Jr is survived by his children, Darby Martin, Will Martin, & Ava Martin, their mother, Deena Martin-Hardy; his sister, Melanie Martin-Hillis; brother-in-law, Mark Clark; nephews, Lucas Clark and AJ Hillis; nieces Peyton Hillis and Jordan Hillis; as well as extended family and a large number of friends. He was preceded in death by his parents; his sister, Terri Martin-Clark; his nephew, Lane Clark. Jr earned his Bachelor's Degree at Indiana State University. He loved cooking, golfing, and was a huge fan of the Indianapolis Colts and Louisiana State University. He was the founder of North Vermillion Youth Football League where he enjoyed coaching kids of all ages. He especially loved watching his children play sports and was their biggest fan. Jr had a successful career in insurance and was known for his ability to make a connection with anyone. His personality was larger than life and he will be dearly missed by all whose lives he touched. A memorial service will be held at 11:00am (EST), Monday, August 1, 2022, at Cayuga Christian Church, 406 S. Logan Street, Cayuga, IN 47928 with Ashton Stewart officiating. Visitation will be 3:00pm to 7:00pm on Sunday July 31, 2022, at the Church. He will be laid to rest in Hicks Cemetery, Perrysville, IN. A Celebration of Life for family and friends will be held at 5:00pm (EST), Monday, August 1, 2022, at Rivercrest Golf Club, 14 Clubhouse Dr, Covington, IN 47932. Memorial donations may be given in his name to Braeden Hollowell Scholarship Fund or North Vermillion Youth Football League. His family entrusted his arrangements to Sunset Funeral Home & Cremation Center - DeVerter Chapel, 215 N. Division Street, Cayuga, IN 47928. Please join his family in sharing memories through his Tribute Wall at www.sunsetfuneralhome.com.

Services Visitation (Eastern Standard Time) Sunday July 31, 2022 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM Cayuga Christian Church 406 S. Logan Street Cayuga, IN 47928 Funeral Service (Eastern Standard Time) Monday August 1, 2022 11:00 AM Cayuga Christian Church 406 S. Logan Street Cayuga, IN 47928