Frederick Lee Martin was born on August 28, 1985 in Chicago
Illinois, to Roy Martin and Patricia Smith.
He accepted Christ at an early age at Upright Baptist Church,
where he was well known as the video technician. He had a heart
full of love for Christ Jesus. He believed in prayer and trusted in
the Lord Jesus Christ.
Frederick attended Richards Career Academy High School, where
he studied Culinary Arts and graduated in 1999.
Fred took his love for culinary arts to work at McDonalds as a fry
cook. He continued cooking for friends and family. He was later
blessed with an opportunity to work for Jays Potato Chip
Company and other trucking transports. There he found his love
for driving big trucks. He began his career with Swift Transport,
which became the light of his life. He was determined to become
owner operator of his own "BIG RIG".
He is preceded in death by his cousin Benjamin Smith Jr.
Frederick is survived by: His loving children, Christian Martin
(Country Club Hills IL), Sanaya Martin (Chicago IL) and August
Martin (Aurora IL); father, Roy Martin (Chicago IL); mother, Pa-
tricia Smith (Calumet City IL); sister, Yolanda Carter (John) Bur-
leson Texas; Godmother, Lula Bishop (Chicago IL); significant
other, Melanie Whitelow (Park Forest IL); and a host of uncles,
cousins, nieces, nephews, and friends.
You held my hand when I was small, you caught me
when I fell. You are the hero of my childhood and my
later years as well. I was your only little girl and every
time I think of you, my heart still fills with pride. Though
I always miss you Dad I know you are by my side. In
laughter and in sorrow, in sunshine and in rain---I know
you are watching over me until we meet again.
I love you Dad.
~Sanaya Martin
Dad,
I am sending a dove to heaven with a parcel on its
wings. Be careful when you open it, it’s full of beautiful
things. Inside are millions of kisses wrapped in millions
of hugs. To say how much I miss you and to send all my
love.
~August Martin
Dad,
You were a Dad who was so special and who was loved
so very much and brought so much happiness to the
many hearts you touched. You were always kind and
caring and so understanding too, and if help was ever
needed Dad it so freely came from you. You were a gift
to all the world and brought joy to everyone, and life
has never been the same ever since you have been gone.
~Christian Martin
Musical Prelude...................................... “Take Me To The King”
Processional .... Pastor Jerome Montgomery & Deacon David Smith
Scripture ......................................... Pastor Jerome Montgomery
Prayer ................................................................... Pastor Dodd
Solo ..................................................... Deacon Thomas Johnson
Acknowledgements and Resolutions ..................... Cynthia Franklin
Remarks ............................................................... 2 min. please
Obituary Reading ................................................ John Carter Jr.
Solo ........................................................................................
Expressions from Family ............................ Deacon Kenneth Smith
Eulogy ....................................................... Deacon David Smith
Reviewal ..................................................................................
Benediction ..... Pastor Jerome Montgomery & Deacon David Smith
Recessional .................................................................... Family
Friday, February 19, 2021
Visitation: 10:00 a.m. Funeral: 10:30 a.m.
Smith and Thomas Funeral Home
5708 W. Madison St. Chicago, Illinois 60644
Oakridge Cemetery
4301 W. Roosevelt Rd.
Hillside, IL 60162
Observant of Covid-19
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