Bennie Martin, Jr

Bennie Martin, Jr. was born in Albany, NY on April 5, 1949, to Dorothy Mae White and Bennie Martin, Sr. and was lovingly raised by his grandfather, James White. On March 5, 2025 Bennie passed away wanting to see his mom and grandad. Bennie worked alongside his grandfather. He was employed by GE and he also worked for the Department Of  Sanitation. He was most recently employed by the City School District as a Crossing Guard.

Bennie was also Known as "GEGE", Butch, Benjamin, but most popular was Hitem Hard. He loved his family and friends very much.

Bennie was predeceased by his parents Dorothy Mae White, and Bennie Martin, Sr. and his sister, Shirley Dorsey.

   Bennie leaves to cherish his memory, his children, Lea Jay Martin, Craig Foy, Shameeka Mills, Summmora Martin, Shavon Martin, Shanea Martin, Tiniesha Martin, and Asanti Martin, 11 grandchildren and a host of great grandchildren. Bennie also leaves his siblings, Joseph White, Denise Strayhorn (Ronald), Antoinette Sibert (Kaywon), Abdia Aishah (Abdul), Travis Sibert (J'Mi), and a host of nieces, nephews, relatives and friends that will miss him dearly.

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