Gene Louis

Martin

Gene Louis Martin, Sr. a native of Grandpoint, LA and as resident of Gramercy, LA passed away on Friday, August 12, 2022, at the age of 70.

He is survived by his loving wife of 32 years, Belinda Hymel Martin. Loving father of Gene, Jr. (Summer), Jay (Heather), Crystal (Steven), Brent, Brittney (Cory) and special family member Maci Louque.

Proud Grandfather of Lainey, Lexie, Saylor, Jackson, Connor, Layla C., Ashlyn (TJ), Austin, Havyn, Jax, Gabe, Finley, Beck, Brogan, and Brinley. Great-grandfather of Liam, Emersyn, Carter, and Baby Matherne. He is also survived by his mother Bridget Martin and mother in law Janet Hymel and brother of Glenda, Lynn (Karen), Grant (Carol), Jenny (Randy), and Joey (Ann).

He was preceded in death by his loving son Brennan Louque, granddaughter Layla Martin, father Pershing Martin, and father in law Wayne 'Pint' Hymel.

He was a proud Perique Tobacco farmer and a retiree of The Williams Company (Transco) after 42 years of service. He was an avid deer hunter, had the kindest soul, was the life of the party, and never met a stranger.

Relatives and Friends are invited to attend the Visitation and Funeral on Tuesday, August 16, 2022, at Rose Lynn Funeral Home and Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Visitation will be from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at Rose Lynn Funeral Home. The Funeral Mass will begin at 1:00 p.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Interment will immediately follow the Mass at St. Joseph Cemetery.

The family would like to thank St. James Hospital, for their exceptional care and treatment over the past five years. They would also like to acknowledge Carpenter House of Baton Rouge and Superior Home Health.

In lieu of flowers, please consider donations to St. Peter Chanel Interparochial School or to Perry's Posse.