Albert Lee Martin, Jr.

Albert Lee "Al" Martin Jr., 85, of Jefferson, Arkansas, died Tuesday, after a courageous battle with cancer. He was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers, Clifton and Carl Martin; two sisters, Janet Caskey and Shirley Gibson, one granddaughter, Beth Nicole "Nicki" Tucker. Survivors: beloved wife, Eurma Martin, a son, Albert Lee Martin III, a daughter, Kathleen Martin Tucker-Rawls (Roy); a sister, Beverly Wilhelm, three grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren, The family suggests memorials to Redfield Missionary Baptist Church, P.O. Box 25, Redfield, Arkansas. Funeral: 10 a.m., Saturday, Redfield Missionary Baptist Church. Burial: Jones Cemetery near Sheridan. Visitation: Friday, 6 p.m. - 8 p.m. at the funeral home. Arrangements by Memorial Gardens Funeral Home-Sheridan. (870) 942-1306. www.memorialgardenssheridan.com.