Robert “Bob” D. Martin, age 71 of Brandon, Mississippi, passed away on Friday, July 28, 2017. Bob was born August 25, 1945, in Jackson, MS to Robert & Peggy Jane Martin. He married Marilyn Ann Robertson from Brookhaven, Mississippi on December 21, 1967. God lead them through their triumphs and valleys for almost 50 years. The greatest triumphs are their children Paul Sterling Martin married to Julie Alford; Summer Martin married to Brian Sellers; and Robert “Bobby” Martin. Bob was a loving grandfather to Ashley Ann Martin, Joseph Benton Martin, Elizabeth Anne Martin, Connor Henry Sellers and Sarah Burns Sellers, the joys of his heart. Bob is also survived by his brother, Gary Lee Martin of Gulfport, Mississippi.
After graduating from Mississippi State University, Bob served in the Navy aboard the USS America where he received the Vietnam Service Medal with a Bronze Star. After discharge, Bob continued his education by completing his Doctor of Education. His professional career included the Mississippi Extension Service; Mississippi state government ; and Southern Farm Bureau Casualty where he retired.