In Memoriam: Dr. A. L. Martin
Dr. A. L. Martin, DVM, 90, of Crittenden, Kentucky, entered his eternal home on Friday, November 15, 2024 at his residence, sur-
rounded by his loving family. Born on October 12, 1934, in Florence, Kentucky., he was the son of the late Cecil Jonah and Jessie Marian Lucas Martin.
On June 27, 1953, Dr. Martin and his wife, Margery, began a beautiful, committed relationship that lasted 71 years. Following graduation from Dixie Heights High School in 1952, he entered Eastern Kentucky University and later the University of Kentucky and in 1959 graduated from Auburn University as a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine. In 1959,
he started his veterinary practice in Williamstown; in 1964 he moved his practice to Crittenden, where he named it Cedarwood Veterinary Clinic. He became the first veterinarian to graduate from veterinarian school and continue to practice in Grant County. Dr. Martin also helped organize the first agricultural district in Grant County. Dr. Martin was a past Scoutmaster for the Boy Scouts of America; he held memberships in Northern Kentucky Veterinarian Association, Kentucky Veterinarian Association; American Veterinary Association, American Animal Hospital and the NRA. He was a member of Crittenden Baptist Church and was ordained as a deacon in 1994.
Dr. Martin had a deep and sincere relationship with his Lord. Recently, upon being asked by his attending physician, “You do know you are dying, right?” To which he replied, “Ten God is finished with me here.”
He leaves to carry on his legacy of care and compassion, his wife, Margery B. Martin of Crittenden, Ky.; one daughter: Laurel (late Don) Reed of Conyers, Ga.; two sons: John A. (Etsuko) Martin of Lenoir City, Tenn., Daniel (late Rhonda) Martin of Crittenden, Ky. and one brother: Dr. Cecil D. Martin of Carrollton, Ky., along with five grandchildren: Christopher (Allison) Martin, Lyndsey (Glen) Wilson, Whitney Reed, Jessica Reed and David Martin and three great-grandchildren: Reed Wilson, Riley Wilson and Wyatt Wilson. He was preceded in death by a sister, Mable Wall.
Memorial contributions may be made in Dr. Martin’s memory to: Crittenden Baptist Church Building Fund, 215 Russell Dr., Crittenden, KY 41030 or
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