On Tuesday, November 15, 2016, Preston Roosevelt Martin Jr., answered God’s call and entered eternal rest at the Holy Cross Hospital in Silver Spring, MD. Preston was born on November 28, 1951, to Margaret Harris and the late Preston Roosevelt Martin Sr. in Washington DC. He was lovingly known to his family and friends as “Chopper”.
Preston was preceded in death by 2 brothers, Leroy and Gary and 1 sister, Annie. Left to cherish his memories; daughter, Crystal; son, Preston David; grandchildren, Asha, Christopher, India and Tayler; mother, Margaret Harris; sisters, Lenora, Ruth , Marguerite Jeanette; brothers, Keith and Anthony; special brother-in-law, Ned Peake; sister-in-law, Paulette and a host of aunts, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Memorial service will be held on Saturday, November 26, 2016 at 11:00 am, at John Wesley AME Zion Church, 14th and Corcoran St. NW, Washington, DC.
My most heartfelt condolences go out to Mr. Martin’s family. May your hearts be filled with wonderful memories as you celebrate his life and the joyful times you had together. Also may the family have hope, faith and trust in God’s promise of seeing our loved ones again. John 11:25
To the family of Chopper, you have my deepest sympathy in the loss of your loved one. May the God of comfort give you the needed strength to endure, during this very difficult time.
May this scripture bring comfort to you and your family Comfort when loved ones die 2 Corinthians 1:3, 4 Praised be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of tender mercies and the God of all comfort, 4 who comforts us in all our trials so that we may be able to comfort others in any sort of trial with the comfort that we receive from God. Please except my
deepest condolences for your loss.
May this scripture bring you comfort. Matthew 5:4-Happy are those who mourn, since they will be comforted.