Larry Martin

Larry Joe Martin was born on April 6, 1965, in Little Rock, Arkansas to his parents, Melvin Martin and Derotha M. Campbell Martin. The family relocated to Denver, Colorado in 1977. Larry received his formal education in Aurora, Colorado where he graduated from Aurora Central High School in 1983. He furthered his education by attending the Culinary Institute of America. Larry enlisted in the United States Army. He served with honor and was honorably discharged. Larry met Julie Cannon in Denver, Colorado and on September 11, 1988, they married. Larry and Julie raised their amazing son, Kenneth, together with love and with great joy. By profession, Larry was a Chef. He worked in several of the local restaurants. He loved what he was doing and was always mindful that presentation was just as important as preparation. He worked well with his co-workers and supervisors. A man of faith and belief in the Lord, Larry worshiped at both Pilgrim Rest Baptist Church and Unity COGIC. He truly believed in the power of prayer and that everyone needed to have the right relationship with the Lord. Larry was a fun loving man who enjoyed life and those he encircled. In his free time, he enjoyed fishing, singing, dancing, cooking and spending quality time with family and friends. He was a man who didn't mind babysitting, cleaning or going to the grocery store. Larry had a special bond with his nephew, Ja'Lynn Yorks, they shared quality time and precious moments together. His closest friends, Wayne Yorks, and Willie Guyton will miss the comraderies they shared together and the fact that Larry was a true and trusted friend. He will be missed by all who were fortunate enough to have known this kind and wonderful man. To know Larry was to love him. Larry Joe Martin departed this life on July 22, 2014, in Houston, Texas. Those left cherish his memory and mourn his loss include his mother, Derotha M. Williams; his son, Kenneth Cannon both of Denver; three brothers, Reginald (Sharon) Hooks, Jacksonville, AR, Melvin D. (Andrea) Campbell and Stacey R. (Gwendolyn) Martin all of Denver; five sisters, Carolyn A. Martin, Houston, TX, Felicia R. Martin, Anchorage, AK, Tracey R. Martin, Danielle N. Martin and Regina L. (Amir Margani) Martin, all of Denver; one grandson, Trey Von Cannon; and a host of nieces, nephews, aunt, uncles, cousins other relatives and many friends.

Funeral Home: Pipkin Braswell Funerals and Cremations - 6601 East Colfax Avenue, Denver, CO
Visitation: 7/31/2014 at 4:00 PM - Pipkin Braswell Chapel of Peace - 6601 East Colfax Avenue, Denver, CO
Service: 8/1/2014 at 12:00 PM - Unity Church of God In Christ - 2428 Ogden Street, Denver, CO
Cemetery: 8/1/2014 - Following the Celebration of Life St. Simeon Cemetery - 22001 East State Highway #30 Aurora, CO
Family Gathering: 8/1/2014 - Following Interment Unity Church of God In Christ - 2428 Ogden Street, Denver, CO