Black Rock - Paul Leroy Martin, son of William Andrew Martin and Julie Ann Kester Martin, was born on December 11, 1932 and departed this life on July 1, 2011 in Jonesboro AR. He moved from Arkansas in 1964 to Peoria IL and retired from Caterpillar Tractor Company and returned to Arkansas in 1993. He is preceded in death by his parents, 1 sister and 3 brothers. He married Darlene Beavers Martin on August 13, 1954 she survives. He is also survived by 2 sons, David (Valerie) Martin of Annieville, AR and Gary (Lori) Martin of Rockledge, FL. 2 daughters, Patricia (Greg) Johnston of Rockledge Fl and Paula (Jim) Burns of Chino, CA. 8 grandchildren, Melissa Foster, Steven Darling Jr, Joshua Johnston, Julie Chandler, Amy Heaton, Greg Burns, Nicole Burns and Andrew Martin. 12 great grandchildren, Austin Langewisch, Ryan Gonzalez, Kara Foster, Jenna Johnston, Ryan Johnston, Kayla Chandler, Kaci Foster, Ethan Simpson, Logan Chandler, Reese Heaton, Karly Foster and Abigail Darling. He is also survived by 1 brother, Hoy Martin of Maynard AR, and 1 sister, Charlene Watkins of West Memphis AR. Visitation was held Tuesday, July 5, 2011 from 2:00 to 4:00 at the Chapel of McNabb Funeral Home. The body will be Cremated after Visitation.