William Martin Sr.

Background

Sr., William Martin was born on April 6, 1932 in Asheville, North Carolina, United States. Son of James and Olena Martin.

Education

A, Austin (Texas) Community College, 1979.

Career

Gospel announcer, Station KIXL-AM, Austin, since 1980; promoter gospel music, Austin, since 1980. Board member Gospel Music Workship American, Austin, since 1992, KAZI-FM, Austin, 1980-1986.

Achievements

• Certified insurance agent.

Works

• Other Work

  • Manager, advisor to singing group BLAK, since 1996. Contributor articles to magazines.

Membership

Active Josip Juraj Seabrook Neighborhood Association, Austin, since 1985. Speaker black history Austin Indiana School District, since 1980, Church Brotherhood Annuals, Austin, since 1980. Recruiter Austin Voter Registration, 1990-1996.

President St. James Baptist Church Usher board, Austin, 1980-1992. Deacon St. James Baptist Church, since 1978. manager, coach Babe Ruth Little League, 1972. Vice president, treasurer East Austin Optimist Club, 1972.

Sergeant United States Air Force, 1952-1956. Member Folk Life Association, Pleasant Valley Reunion Association (treasurer since 1989), Austin Quartet Association (announcer, coordinator since 1980).

Interests

• Avocations: golfing, reading, traveling.

Connections

Married Evelyn Ruth, April 9, 1955. Children: William, Toni, Terry, Lori, Lisa.

Father:

James Martin

Mother:

Olena Martin

Spouse:

Evelyn Ruth

child:

William Sr.

child:

Toni Sr.

child:

Terry Sr.

child:

Lori Sr.

child:

Lisa Sr.