Anthony Donnell Martin

Anthony Donnell Martin, son of Charlie Martin Jr. and the late Edna LaPorte, was born Thursday, February 13, 1958, in New York City, New York and raised in Hartford, Connecticut. AD traveled many roads, one of which led him into the U.S. Armed Services. He took pride in the skills and accomplishments gained during his service as a Marine. As a U.S. Armed Forced Veteran, he was monumental in advocating for Veteran support. AD devoted the latest years of his life serving the community through Recovery Café Indy. He was also a devoted member at Unity Church where he played a vital role in building a partnership between the two to further implement community outreach initiatives. He completed his education at Martin University where he recently re-enrolled to continue furthering his education. He took pride in his many certifications and awards and always seemed to want to keep learning and sharing his knowledge. AD was known for his artistic and culinary passion. Many close friends and family members could count on him to bring light to the atmosphere of any room he entered.

AD departed this walk of life on Thursday, February 10, 2022, in Indianapolis, Indiana following illness. He is preceded in death by his mother, Edna LaPorte of Hartford, Connecticut; daughter, Rachel Martin of Chadbourn, North Carolina; sister Sheila Berry of Bridgeport, Connecticut; grandfather, Charlie Martin Sr. of Whiteville, North Carolina.

He leaves to cherish fond and loving memories to his Daughters, Adrienne Martin of Salem, Virginia; Miranda Martin of Greensboro, North Carolina; Sons: Gene Martin of Clarksville, Tennessee, Allen Martin and Aaron Martin of Indianapolis, Indiana; Sisters: Charlene Deadwyler of Hartford, Connecticut, Ravon Geathers and Jamail Piggott of Whiteville, North Carolina; Brother, Reginald Berry of Bridgeport, Connecticut. He leaves a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, aunts, uncles, other family members, close friends and extended family of Recovery Café & Unity Church.

We ask that you continue to keep our family in prayer but also that you remember AD for the light be brought to each of our hearts!