Bernard Thomas B.T. Martin Obituary (1934 - 2019)

Bernard Thomas "B. T." Martin, 85, of Pontiac, went home to be with the Lord Tuesday, August 13, 2019, at 2:12 a.m. at Evenglow Lodge in Pontiac following a short illness. According to B.T.s wishes, cremation rites will be accorded. The family will gather at a later date to reminisce about his life as a husband, father, and grandpa. Duffy-Baier-Snedecor Funeral Home, Pontiac, is in charge of arrangements. B.T. was born March 12, 1934 in Newton, MA to Bernard T. and Mildred (Houghland) Martin. He married Jeanne M. McDermott. She resides in Pontiac. Also surviving are his children, Brian (Sally Jo) Martin of Cornell, IL and Bern Martin of Ojai, CA; and grandchildren, Zachariah, Gunnar, Remington, Savannah Grace, and Maggie. He was preceded in death by his parents, two sisters, and two brothers. B.T. graduated from Boston University with a BA in Business Administration. He worked in sales and commercial printing, serving the Boston and east coast areas. B.T. loved the Lord, his family, and his country. Online condolences may be made to the family at duffyfuneralhome.com.