Daniel Earl

Martin

Mr. Daniel Earl Martin , age 84, a resident of Chatom, AL, was born December 6, 1936 to the late Mr. Sam Howell and the late Ms. Ida Mae Fluker. He departed this life January 4, 2021 at his home surrounded by family.

Daniel Earl Martin graduated in 1956 from Frankville High School.  Shortly after he moved to Florida where he worked a year in construction. In 1957 he relocated to Monrovia, California where he attended Citrus College in Covina, California and lived with his Aunt Eldora Polk.

Daniel Earl Martin was united in holy matrimony to Cora Mae Sargent in August of 1959. He was a strong man with a big heart, who never met a stranger. His personality along with his wisdom will continue to carry on through his family and friends.

Prior to moving to Alabama, Mr. Martin was a member of Second Baptist Church in Monrovia, California. He was a mechanic by trade; owner and operator of Martin Brakes and Transmission in Monrovia and Azusa, California. Mr. Martin's favorite hobby was tennis.  He was a tennis instructor for many years and played his favorite sport until the age of 83.  Through his years in California he became known as everyone's dad and grandad. As he influenced so many individuals to pursue their dreams in sports.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his loving daughter Linda M. Martin; Five brothers, John L. Howell, James Howell, Willie Howell, Sam Howell and Norman Howell; Two sisters, Miriam Butler-Banks, Leona Jaudon and a grandson, Curtis Uken Newkirk.

He will be cherished in the hearts of his family; wife, Cora Sargent Martin of Frankville, AL; one son, Clifford Dwayne Martin of Pasadena, CA; two daughters, Stephanie Foster of Chatom, AL and Shelia (Allen Morris) Martin of Frankville, AL; one brother, L C. (Cynthia) Howell of St Stephens, AL; four sisters, Etta (Richard) Sargent of Thomasville, AL; Bosie (Leroy) Mcintosh of Cleveland, OH; Clara Perkins of Perris, CA, and Debra (Fred) Crayton of St. Stephens, AL; eight grandchildren, Danielle (Quentin) McGrew, Heather Foster and Curtis (Juliet) Newkirk, all of Chatom, AL; Chad (Savannah) Foster Mobile, AL; Maegan (Terrance) Green of Longview, TX; Phildrick (Shonda)Watts of Hampton, VA; Calvin Alford of Fontana, CA and Allen Morris of Frankville, AL; eight great-grandchildren, Shanyia, Autumn, Londyn, Braestyn, Brylen, Quori, Carter, and Tacori; and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

Daniel Earl Martin had two devoted friends: Mae Simmons of Duarte, CA and Cathy Simmons-Marshall of Shreveport, LA

Viewing Mon., Jan. 11, 2021, 3-6pm at Andrews Funeral Home Chapel "A"; viewing Tues., Jan. 12, 2021, 10:30am until the 11am graveside service at Mt. Bethel Baptist Church Cemetery, Frankville, AL; Rev. Dr. Darin Rogers, Eulogist. May God bless you for all kindnesses shown to the Martin & Sargent Family.