Darril Wayne Martin

Darril Wayne Martin, 68, of Lake Charles died on Sunday, July 1, 2012 in a local hospital.

Mr. Martin was born on September 20, 1943 in Lake Charles where he lived all of his life. He served in the U.S. Navy before enlisting in the U.S. Army. Mr. Martin retired from PPG as an operator after 41 years of service. He was also a self-employed contractor. Mr. Martin attended Christ Community Church.

He enjoyed fishing, hunting, and golf.

Those left to cherish his memory are his wife, Donna Petty Martin; five children, Kimberly Martin, Kevin Martin, Katrina Martin and fiance' Kevin Huckeba, Kirk Martin and fiance' Maggie Welch, and Keith Martin and wife Kesha all of Lake Charles; three brothers, Ray Martin and wife Veronica of Sulphur, Tim Martin and wife Robin of Bossier City, and Joey Martin of Sulphur; ten grandchildren, Ashley, Collin, and Sari LeBleu, Korrey, Kristopher, and Kody Martin; Kyle and Jenna Diakos, Kristen Richard, and Brenden Martin; one great great grandson, Gavin LeBleu; and the mother of his children, Joan Doucet of Lake Charles.

Funeral services will be held at 10:00 AM on Wednesday, July 4, 2012 in the Johnson Funeral Home Chapel. The Rev. Rocky East will officiate. Burial will follow in Highland Memory Garden Cemetery. Visitation will begin on Tuesday from 4:00 PM until 9:00 PM and will continue on Wednesday from 8:00 AM until the start of the service.