Wayne H. Martin Jr.

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Wayne H. Martin Jr, aged 66, passed away on May 17, 2024, at Richmond University Medical Center. He was born on March 25, 1958, in Brooklyn, N.Y to Thelma Houston (Mack) & Wayne H. Martin Sr. Wayne was raised and attended schools in Far Rockaway, Queens, N.Y. He was a sweet, friendly, gracious boy, which these great attributes followed him in adulthood.

At the age of 10, Wayne moved to Staten Island, N.Y. to live with his sister Karen. Living in Staten Island allowed Wayne to marry, Jelinda Martin, start a family and make a decision to join the United States Army in 1979. Wayne was a Muslim man, who was blessed to have experienced the trip to Mecca during his time in the service.

After Honorably discharging from the Army, Wayne of many talents embarked on many great careers, such as being a bus driver, city sanitation worker and a painter. He was an artist and spoke the Arabic language.

Wayne went through many hardships throughout his life but overcame them by giving love, grace and laughter, to whomever he came in contact with. He was a man who loved his family dearly, sharing life memories and experiences with the love of his life, Kim Hubbard, creating a combined family.  He was surrounded by his loving family (especially his niece "Sherry B.B", who didn't play about him) and friends in his final moments.

Wayne is preceded in death by his mother, Thelma Houston (Mack) & father, Wayne H. Martin Sr. Wayne is survived by Sisters: Karen Lawerence and Terri Martin, Brother: David Houston, Daughters: Lackeycia Martin, Kimberly Davis, Latifa Martin, Sons: Isa Martin, Larell Martin, Rashad Martin, Lifetime Partner: Kimberly Hubbard & Family, 22 grandchildren, 2 great grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews and cousins.

On Behalf of his children: Sleep Well Daddy, No More Pain!!!

We the family would like to thank everyone who has shown love, through prayers, calls or words of encouragement during the difficult time.

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