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Recognizing and Honoring a Fallen Hero who Served in the Mississippi National Guard. “Fallen, Yet Not Forgotten.” In recognition of our proud American tradition of honorable service, which our military men and women have given to their country and our state, we honor a Fallen Hero. Our nation, our state, and the National Guard Association of MS (NGAMS) regard memorializing its retired military deceased as an honorable and sacred obligation. Another great Soldier and Fallen Hero has been released from duty, passed from our ranks on September 24, 2026 and has moved on to his heavenly home. Retired Staff Sergeant Quinton Dwayne Martin, Jr., age 71, Hattiesburg, MS, who served with the Shelby Joint Forces Training Site has departed and gone to a better place with our Lord and Savior.
It takes a special person to serve in the military for their country, sacrificing time with family time, comfort, and safety to ensure all Americans can enjoy their freedoms, safety, and way of life. We now applaud you for your service to our country.
A special message from General Douglas MacArthur remains relevant today for our servicemen who have passed: “Old Soldiers never die; they just fade away.” Rest in peace, soldier. We honor your patriotism, sacrifices, and brave efforts in serving our country and your family’s support of your service. We thank you for your service. Without your efforts and your families’ support, our country would not stand so boldly, shine so brightly, and live so freely.
You have now earned your rest, so go fly with the angels, go rest high on that mountain; your work on earth is complete. Go to heaven a-shoutin’ love for the Father and the Son.
Another great soldier has gone home—“Fallen, Yet Not Forgotten, Soldier for Life.”
Obituary, Visitation, and Service Details:
Quinton Dwayne Martin Jr., age 71, passed away surrounded by loved ones at home on September 24, 2026. Funeral Services will be held on Sunday, September 27,2026 at 1 p.m. at Moore Funeral Home in Hattiesburg with visitation beginning at 11 a.m. Interment will immediately follow at Bullock Cemetery in Seminary.
Quinton was born in Gulfport, Mississippi, to Quinton Dwayne Martin Sr. and Dorothy Lavern Simpson. He grew up in Lumberton, Mississippi, where he attended Lumberton High School and began building the foundation for a life marked by service, dedication, hard work, and love for his family. For 31 years, Quinton proudly served his country in the United States Army, dedicating much of his life to serving others. His military career included a tour during Operation Iraqi Freedom, as well as humanitarian assignments in Germany, South Korea, Costa Rica, Honduras, and Panama. Throughout his distinguished career, Quinton, earned numerous medals, awards, and ribbons, including the Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, Humanitarian Service Medal, Army Commendation Medal, Air Force Achievement Medal, and the Army Achievement Medal, among many others. He retired from the Army in 2012 as a Staff Sergeant. During his time at Camp Shelby, Quinton also became an honorary member of the Oak Tree Gang, a distinction that reflected the friendships he formed during his years of service. If any members are in attendance, know that Quinton loved you all. While his military career was an important part of who he was, Quinton’s greatest pride was his family. He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. He shared 42 years of marriage with his beloved wife, Patricia Martin, building a life and family filled with memories that will be cherished for generations. Outside of his work and military service, Quinton enjoyed the simple things in life, especially hunting and fishing. He found joy in being outdoors and sharing time outdoors with his family. Quinton was also quite the handyman, never missing an opportunity to tackle a DIY job even if he occasionally bit off more than he could chew. He is survived by his wife of 42 years, Patricia Martin: his children, Kimberly Broome (Barry), Shawn Martin (Kelley), and Anthony Taormina; his grandchildren, Alexa Greer, Austin Taormina, Destiny Taormina, Kelsie Broome, and Kelby Broome, two grand dogs (Naia and Georgia), six great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. He is also survived by his siblings, Sheila Treadway, Sondra Goar (Lennis), Bob K. Martin (Michelle), Lawrence Baradell (Evelyn), Diedra Lyons, Toie Davis (William), and a sister-in-law Lugene Martin. Quinton was preceded in death by his parents, Quinton Dwayne Martin Sr. and Dorothy Lavern Simpson; his brother Frankie Martin; his sister Rhonda Morris; and brother-in-law Larry Treadway and Charles Dykes. Quinton’s life was one of service, sacrifice, hard work, and love. He served his country with honor, provided for and loved his family, and created memories that will remain long after his passing. He may have left this world, but he will never leave the hearts of the people who loved him.