Bill is also preceded in death by his beloved wife Mary Giuffria Martin; sister Nancy Martin Lacy; brothers-in-law Robert Lacy and Clif Curtis.
He is survived by his three children William James Martin of Kenner, Louisiana, Suzanne Martin Bird of Tucson, Arizona and Dr. Julie Martin Mitchell of Mandeville, Louisiana; sister Betty Martin Curtis and three grandchildren Shelby Marie Bird, Austin Brian Bird and William Reid Martin. Bill is also survived by his loving and devoted caregiver for the last five years who is now an honorary member of the Martin-Bird-Mitchell family, Coretta Williams.
Bill served in the United States Army. He graduated from Louisiana State University with a Bachelor of Science in Petroleum Engineering. He retired from the US Department of Interior as a Petroleum Engineer. Bill was awarded the Department of Interior Meritorious Service Medal on October 25, 1991.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend the Funeral Mass in the Chapel of Lake Lawn Metairie Funeral Home on Wednesday, December 11, 2019 at 11:00a.m. Visitation will begin at 9:00a.m. Interment will be at All Saints Mausoleum in Metairie Cemetery.
The family invites you to share your thoughts, fond memories, and condolences online at www.lakelawnmetairie.com.
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