Chris M. Martin, 55, a native of Franklin and a resident of Centerville, died Saturday, September 6, 2008, at 8:48 p.m., at his residence.

Chris is survived by his son, Beau Martin and his wife, Vicki, of Centerville; his daughter, Kristen M. Landry and her husband, Randy Jr., of Franklin; his father, Frank Martin Jr. of Centerville; two sisters, Connie M. Fournet and her husband, Louis, of Centerville and Marianne Martin of Centerville; and two grandsons, Beau Martin Jr. and Reed Martin, both of Centerville.

He was preceded in death by his mother, Savannah Crouchet Martin; and his former wife, Alice Nesom Martin.

The family requests that visiting hours be observed Tuesday, Sept. 9, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m., at Ibert’s Mortuary, with the rosary being prayed at 7 p.m.

Visiting will resume Wednesday at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Centerville, from 12 noon until Mass time.

Chris was devoted to his family and loved his job at Louisiana Machinery in Amelia, of which he worked for 30 years.

The family would like to extend their heartfelt appreciation to Chris’ caregivers, Nancy Boudreaux, Tessa Williams, Rebecca Evans and Ginger Jones, as well as to Dr. Donna Tesi for her friendship and care.

A Mass of Christian burial will be held Wednesday, Sept. 10, at 2 p.m., at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Centerville. Burial will follow in the St. Joseph Cemetery. Father Thomas Habetz will officiate the services.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Ibert’s Mortuary, Inc. of Franklin.