Mr. Martel Lamar - Ross Littleton, Sr.

In Loving Memory Of; Martel Lamar-Ross Littleton was born February 14, 1972 to Dahyl Sr. and Cynthia Littleton. Martel is the second son of three to that union. He often referred to himself as “the child they wanted”. One brother, Valdez Littleton, preceded him in death. Martel was raised on Westmoreland St in Detroit, with his father and two brothers, Dahl and Valdez. It was on that block, at age seven he met his brother Derron Sanders. Marty, Valdez and Derron were inseparable. The bond between the three will always be unbreakable. The stories of them growing up together would fill any room with countless hours of laughter and smiles. At the age of 10, he knew he wanted to be a husband and father. In 1992, he welcomed his first son Martel Jr., and welcomed his second son Martez in 1998. After hearing her name for many years, Martel insisted on meeting Pooh and Mario’s Auntie Joanne. After realizing they were near her home, Valdez knocked on the door and made the introduction. Martel and Joanne went on their first date a few weeks after their meeting. Their second date did not happen for another two years and they married July 1st 2002. Twelve years into their union, Martel and Joanne welcomed their third son Maximus. Their fourth son Michael was born in 2017. Marty often said to his nephew Mario that he was 4-0. Martel started his work history at the age of 16 years old. He had many jobs. The next job was always better than the last. He began his career in the automotive industry July 30, 2000 at Vitec (Kautex). During his 20-year tenure, Marty made many friends and worked very hard to provide for his family. He was known as a leader and could always rally his co-workers to perform. Martel remained employed at Kautex until his death, with 20 years of service. Marty was a hard worker. Whether he made $8.00 per hour or $20.00, had a car or rode the bus, he MADE a way. With the help of God and determination, he was able to provide for his family. Martel insisted Joanne become a stay at home mother after waiting 12 years for the Miracle that is Maximus. However, he became much more determined to become a better father and husband when Maximus was diagnosed with autism. There were days and nights he felt discouraged, afraid and exhausted but he kept on going anyway. He is a PROUD AUTISM DAD. Marty was so much fun! He was positive, kind, loving, affectionate, and attentive especially with his wife and sons. Everyone knows how he loved Joanne and the boys. His jokes, laughter and one-liners could change any mood. Marty enjoyed watching sports, dancing, making fun of his co-workers and he LOVED his in laws (they loved him). Martel was a God-fearing man who prayed every night. Martel accepted Christ into his heart in 2005 at Jesus Only Church. Martel would attend church with his family or alone. In the last few weeks of life, he listened to prayer calls every Sunday at 2:00pm. Martel Lamar-Ross Littleton departed this life suddenly in the arms of his wife on October 20, 2020 at their home.

Mr. Martel Lamar - Ross Littleton, Sr.

February 14, 1972 - October 20, 2020