William Depp “Billy” Martin, 79, of Scottsville died Wednesday, July 2, 2025, in Glasgow. The Etoile native was a farmer, a Special Olympics volunteer coach, a former employee of J. & L. Marker and a member of Grider Memorial Baptist Church. He was a son of the late Tom Martin and Daisy Lavanna Key Martin.
He is survived by his longtime companion, Barbara Scott of Scottsville; a son, Willie Martin, and wife Patty of Glasgow; a stepson, Donnie Scott of Scottsville; a stepdaughter, Melissa Scott of Scottsville; three grandchildren, Braxton Whitney, Jezzie Whitney and Cassie Whitney; two great-grandchildren, Hazelee Maynard and Samuel Whitney; five nieces, Kathy Spradlin of Glasgow; and Vickie Johnson (Paul); Pat Witcher (Louie); Lisa Meador (Steve) and Tina Ploughe (Bryan), all of Scottsville; three nephews, James Thomas Martin Jr. of Glasgow, and Joe David Martin (Penny) and Russell Davis (Patricia), both of Scottsville;
He was preceded in death by a daughter, Victoria Martin; two brothers, James Thomas Martin and Virgil Martin; and a sister, Lizzie Davis.
Funeral service is at 2 p.m. Sunday, July 6, 2025, at Goad Funeral Home in Scottsville and burial in Allen County Memorial Gardens. Visitation is from 2 to 8 p.m. Saturday and 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, expressions of sympathy may take the form of donations for funeral expenses at Goad Funeral Home.
William ‘Billy’ Depp Martin
Jul 5, 2025 | 4:28 PM
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