Lawrence Augustus Martin

On Monday December 4th, 2023 the Lord called Lawrence Augustus Martin, Sr. home. Larry as he was affectionately called, was 76 years old and resided in Stone Mountain, Georgia. Larry was born on November 6, 1947 in Trelawny, Jamaica to Harold and Eunice Martin. Upon graduating from Excelsior High School, Larry was employed at K.S.A.C (Kingston & Saint Andrew Corporation) as a draftsman. He left Jamaica for Nassau Bahamas in 1968 after being recruited by Milton Weise & Associates, where he worked during the day and at night played the organ in various bands. Leaving Nassau in 1970, he enrolled in Miami Dade Junior College where he earned an Associate’s Degree. Moving to New Jersey he enrolled in New Jersey Institute of Technology, earning a Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering. Upon graduating, he worked at Bowser Engineering where he headed the Northeast Corridor Project (rail line). When he relocated to Atlanta, GA he worked for Thacker Engineering where he built the Italian Pavilion for the 1984 World’s Fair. Later, he became employed by Parsons Brinkerhoff-Tudor (PB/T) joint venturing with Marta Rail Line where he was instrumental in the design of the rail lines used today. Retiring after 17 years, he completed numerous commercial and residential projects as CEO of Lamcon Inc. where he remained active until his passing. He was proceeded in death by his loving parents Harold and Eunice Martin. Sister, Beryl Martin-Mullings. Sister, Lola Martin-Russell. Brother, Vin Martin. Sister, Masie Rowe and Nephew Leo Martin. He is survived by his siblings, Lascelles Martin, Dr. Gwyneth Patterson (Joseph), Jean Martin-Owusu (George), Donald Martin (Patrice) Rosemarie Camps (Ferdinand), children, Lawrence A. Martin, Jr., Lakeesha Her, and Lawren Martin. His grandchildren Shawna Defreitas, Brandon Her, and Lindsey Wilson, along with numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, step-children, and friends who will miss him dearly. Final services entrusted to Gregory B. Levett & Sons Funeral Home & Crematory. Celebration of Life Services for Lawrence Augustus Martin will be held on Saturday, December 16, 2023 at 3:00 P.M. These services will be recorded and streamed live. If the event is interrupted at any time due to technical issues, the entire event will be uploaded and available to view later in the day. Please copy and paste the link to share, or simply click on the link to view the event. https://vimeo.com/event/3956339

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Lawrence Augustus Martin

November 6, 1947 - December 4, 2023