Maurice Martin

Maurice E. Martin, age 64, of Erie, passed away Tuesday, January 28, 2020.  He was born in Erie, a son of the late Jesse and Theatrice Thompson Martin.  Maurice was a 1973 graduate of Academy High School and went on to serve in the U.S. Army.  He was employed as a corrections officer at Cambridge Springs State Prison for over 20 years, as well as a security officer for Hamot Hospital, and Gateway Rehabilitation. Maurice enjoyed watching football, he was the biggest Dallas Cowboys fan, he loved trips with his family, and watching his youngest son play sports. 

In addition to his parents, Maurice is preceded in death by his sisters, Pamela Martin, Alicia Martin, Sonya Rowan, and his uncle and aunt Theurman and Ethel Thompson. 

Maurice is survived by his children, Maurice Pacley, Ja’Juan Jay, of New Castle, PA, David Martin, of Mississippi, Austin Martin, A’mauri Martin, step son, Deishaaron Gilmore, Eny’jae Jeremiah Martin, My’Shia Martin, and step daughter, Lajae Jeremiah. He is further survived by his siblings, Tyrone Martin and Debra Martin, of Erie, Randy Martin, of Fort Wayne, IN, and Scott Martin, of SC.  Maurice also leaves behind his companion, Latasha Barnett, special niece, Danica Rowan, and close friends, Larry Wayne, Patrick Madina, and Jerome Coffee. 

Friends are invited to call on the family at Burton Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc., 602 W. 10^th St., on Saturday, February, 1st from 11:00 a.m. until the time of the service at 1:00 p.m., with Pastor Lamont A. Higginbottom, Sr. presiding. Burial with full military honors will follow at Lakeside Cemetery. 

Send condolences at www.Burtonfuneralhome.com.