December 20, 2021
Bro. Royce Martin age 79, of Liberty passed away December 19, 2021 at St. Thomas DeKalb Hospital ER. He was born April 7, 1942 to his parents, the late Dewey and Macon Dale Martin. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his wife, Judy Martin; brothers, William Martin and Charles Martin; sisters, Estelle Baker, Genelle Dodd, Lavelle Smith, and Marie Stephens. Mr. Martin was a retired pastor. He is survived by his daughter: Deanna Hall of Lebanon; son, Curtis (Kim) Martin of Liberty; grandchildren: Heather (Camden) Griffin of Mt. Juliet, Matthew (Shelby) Hall of Mt. Juliet, Joshua Martin of Liberty and Emma Martin of Liberty; soon coming great-granddaughter: Avery Griffin; sister: Helen Swan of Knoxville; special friend: Pat Mitchell; several nieces and nephews also survive. Funeral services will be held Thursday December 23, 2021 at 11:00AM at DeKalb Funeral Chapel with Family and Friends officiating and burial to follow in DeKalb Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be Wednesday 4:00PM till 7:00PM and on Thursday 9:30AM until the time of the service at11:00AM. In addition to flowers the family ask that donations be made to Gideons International. The funeral home lounge is closed at this time and no food or drinks are allowed in the funeral home. DeKalb Funeral Chapel is in charge of arrangements.