William Thomas (Bill) Martin

William (Bill) Thomas Martin of Madison, MS was born Aug. 29, 1968 and passed early Tues. morning March 13, 2012, he was in the comfort of his loving family at Baptist Medical Center. Visitation will be held on Thursday from 5 to 8 PM and Friday beginning at 11:00 AM followed by a 12 Noon funeral service, all at Broadmoor Baptist Church.

Bill grew up in Flora, MS & graduated from the University of Southern MS with a degree in Criminal Justice, he served an internship with the US Marshall's service before he began his career with The MS Alcohol Beverage Control over 20 yrs. ago. He worked assignments in Greenwood & Biloxi prior to assignment at the headquarters in Gluckstadt, MS. Bill was appointed as Deputy Chief of Enforcement July 1,2003. He was a graduate of the MS Law Enforcement Officers' Training Academy & numerous law enforcement courses; He was appointed by former Gov. Haley Barbour to the Electronic Protection Licensing Board, currently served as 1st VP with the MS Law Enforcement Officers Association, Served as Central VP & board member.

He served on the National Liquor Law Enforcement Associations (NLLEA) Training Committee.

Bill was an avid hunter, fisherman, and expert marksman with Firearm Instructor certification. He served on the ABC Pistol Team and competed in the Rocky Mountain Nationals and the National Police Shooting Championship.

Above all the accomplishments that he achieved in his lifetime, nothing was more rewarding, than his children, wife, and family, which he devoted his life to.

Bill has been a lifelong follower of Jesus Christ, and his everyday life has been a true testament of his beliefs. He has instilled all of his morals & beliefs in his two beautiful children, Peyton Caroline & William Charles Martin.

Bill leaves his wife, Lori Lynn Martin, his children, Peyton Caroline Martin and William Charles Martin, his parents, Billy Martin & Boyce Christopher (husband John Christopher) his sister, Angela Martin Doolittle (brother in law Roger Doolittle) brother, Michael Martin (sister in law Denise Martin) In Laws (Charlie & Marcia Brown) brother in law Chad Brown (sister in law Kim Brown), brother in law, Keith Brown (Sister in law, Tangy Brown) & five nieces & nephews .

Friends of Bill wishing to remember him can make donations to Parkway Pentecostal Church @ 1620 Mannsdale Rd. Madison, MS 39110 or the William "Bill" Martin memorial fund @ Regions Bank, set up for his children.