Bobby Lee Martin, Sr., 81, of Bay Springs, MS, passed away peacefully at his residence on Wednesday, January 8, 2025. Born on July 26, 1943, in Coushatta, Louisiana, Bobby was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and brother.

He is survived by his devoted wife, Deborah Motes Martin, his son Bobby Lee Martin, Jr. and wife Alisha, and his daughter Shanna Jolene Haynes and husband Todd. Bobby was a proud grandfather to Alexis Williams and husband Colby, Bobby Joe Martin, Keaton Joseph Martin, Payton Eric Martin, Claire Victoria Martin, Makayla Margaret Mark, and Breanne Leigh Mark. He is also survived by his sister, Louise Bourg and her husband Harry.

Bobby was preceded in death by his son, Paul Eric Martin, his father Cullen Martin, Sr., his mother O.C. Hester Martin, his brothers Bill Martin, Henry Martin, and Jimmy Martin, and his sisters Lavada Stiles, Shirley Allen, and Elaine Nichols.

Arrangements are being handled by Colonial Chapel Funeral Home of Laurel. Friends and family are invited to sign the online guestbook at www.colonialchapellaurel