The family of Lyman Martin will come together to honor and celebrate his life on Saturday, August 23, 2025. Lyman is survived by his wife of 35 years, Alice Beaty Martin of Lafayette; one daughter, Monica Leach and her husband Steven of Keene, NH; two sons, Tevin Martin and his fiancé Judy Lapeyrouse of Gheens, LA, and Mariah Martin and his wife Starlyn of Lockport, LA; two brothers, Don Martin and his wife Patricia of Houston, TX, and Clarence “Junior” Martin of Lafayette; eight grandchildren, Jason McBroom and his wife Heather, Joshua Martin and his wife Kelly Anne, Justin Martin, Shon Lewis and her husband Paul, Chloe’ Leach, Hannah Martin, Rebekah Martin, and Elisabeth Martin; five great-grandchildren, Mason McBroom, Grayson McBroom, Tonya McGruder, Devan McGruder, Kasey McGruder, Diana McGruder, Jayden Darda, Avelia Darda, and Caden Martin Pitre; one uncle, Clayton Menard; and several cousins.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Vergie and Clarence Martin, Sr.; his sister-in-law, Patsy Martin; and several aunts and uncles.

Lymon had many interests. In his free time he enjoyed white tail hunting, golfing, fishing, oil painting, and knife making. He could often be found watching YouTube videos, learning how to do different things. He also enjoyed attending bible studies twice a week at The Oaks Nursing Home.

Serving as pallbearers will be:

Clayton Menard

Grayson Mcbroom

Mayson Mcbroom

Devan McGruder

Caden Martin

Paul Lewis

The family would like to extend special thanks to the Doctors, Nurses, and Staff at Ochsner Lafayette General Medical Center.