In Memory of

Arthur

Martin

Obituary for Arthur Martin

Arthur "Zut" Martin, Jr., passed into eternal rest on July 27, 2020, at Lafon Nursing Home. Arthur was born on June 11, 1927, to Arthur Martin, Sr., and Etna Glapion Martin in New Orleans, LA. On May 7, 1949, Arthur married Henrietta "Yette" Gaugis Martin.This union was blessed with their children, Denise Tenette (Gaylord), Arthur III, Terry Jupiter (Robert), Kathy Ellis (Nathaniel) and Phyllis Butler. Arthur was also the father of Miranda Jackson. He was an ordained deacon at Greater Good Shepherd Missionary Baptist Church and later joined St. John Missionary Baptist Church (Pastor Kenneth Speaks). Arthur served in the United States Navy. He was a carpenter by trade and a member of the Local Union 1098. Arthur was a proud member of the "Flaming Arrows" Mardi Gras Indians. He owned and operated the BonTemps Nightclub in New Orleans. In addition to his parents, He was also preceded in death by his siblings, Geneva McRoyal, Ursula Cuielette, Theophile, Armand and Clifton Martin and Diane Carter. Two siblings remain to cherish his memory, Jean Matthews and Roland Martin. "Pawpaw Zut's" memory is also cherished by eleven grandchildren, twenty six great grandchildren, two great great grandchildren, Godchild, Micelle Pulley, As well as a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends. He will be greatly missed by his family and friends. A Private Funeral Service will be held at St. John Divine Missionary Baptist Church, 1763 N. Derbigny Street, New Orleans, LA 70116 on Saturday, August 8, 2020 10 AM, Pastor Kenneth Speaks, Officiating. AS MANDATED BY THE STATE OF LOUISIANA, DUE TO THE COVID 19 PANDEMIC, ATTENDEES ARE LIMITED. EVERYONE IN ATTENDANCE WILL BE REQUIRED TO ADHERE TO ALL RESTRICTIONS. YOU MUST WEAR A MASK AND PRACTICE SOCIAL DISTANCING. Interment Southeast Louisiana Veterans Cemetery, Slidell , LA. Visitation 9 AM in the Church.