Samuel Martin Jr. passed away Wed., Dec. 27, at the Bluffs Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center. He was 68.

Funeral services celebrating his life will be held at 1 p.m. Sun., Dec. 31, at Greater Grove Street Missionary Baptist Church with the Rev. Dr. Casey D. Fisher officiating.

Burial will follow at Cedar Hill Cemetery under the direction of Lakeview Memorial Funeral Home.

Visitation will be held at Lakeview Memorial Funeral Home Sat., Dec. 30, from 1 until 6 p.m., with the family present from 5 until 6 p.m. and Sun., Dec. 31, from noon until the hour of the service.