Martin, Nelson Ferman

Nelson Ferman Martin, 82, of Willis passed away on Monday, April 13, 2026. He was preceded in death by his parents, Herman Hite and Beulah Edna Simmons Martin; siblings, Winnie Martin Goad, Talmadge Martin, James Martin, Travis Martin, Anna Dean Martin, and Katie Martin Dalton.

He is survived by his loving wife of 61 years, Bonnie Jane Alderman Martin; children, Julie Ann Martin Hubbard (Charles), Pamela Sue Martin Brook (Jamie), David Nelson Martin; grandchildren, Joseph Hubbard (Lisa), Ben Hubbard, Brandi Lee Brook, Jennifer Ann Hubbard Lynch; eight great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.

Nelson enjoyed being outside, setting on his front porch, gardening and going places on his side by side.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, April 17, 2026 in the Maberry Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Jeff Dalton officiating. Interment will follow in the Goad Cemetery, on Shelor Road, Meadows of Dan. The family will receive friends from 1 p.m. until 2 p.m. prior to the service at the funeral home.