William Paul (“Eyeball”, “Eyeman”, “Walleye”) Martin, age 67, of Clarksville, was born July 12, 1949 to the late John R. Martin, Sr. and Elinor Maria Hach Martin.

He was born into eternal life Wednesday, March 1, 2017.

Paul was a life-long member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church. He attended St. Mary’s Catholic School and later graduated from Father Ryan High School. He earned his BS and Masters Degrees from Austin Peay State University. Paul worked in the Clarksville-Montgomery School System from 1972 until 2003, teaching Social Studies at Northwest High School. He was an avid golfer and coached the Northwest High School boys golf team.

In addition to his parents, Paul was preceded in death by his sister, Mary Patricia Martin; and his nephew, Phillip Adolf Herman.

Paul is survived by his wife of 42 years, Terry Apple Martin; daughter, Rebekah Martin (Bradley) Woodard; son, Gregory Andrew (Sarah Beth Evans) Martin; siblings, Elinor Maria “Tootsie” Martin, John R. (Faye) Martin, Jr., Mary Martin (Dan) Herman, Katharine “Katie” Martin (Larry) Hogan, Peter H. (Anne) Martin, and Adolf H. Martin; four grandchildren, Abbie Grace Woodard, Blaine Matthew Woodard, Rosalee Apple Martin, and Scotti Elizabeth Martin; and many nieces, nephews, great nieces, and great nephews.

Funeral Mass will be held Monday, March 6, at 11:00 AM, at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, with Father Steve Wolf officiating. Burial will follow at Greenwood Cemetery. Visitation will be Sunday, March 5, from 1:00 to 5:00 PM, at Neal-Tarpley-Parchman Funeral Home, with a Vigil to follow at 5:00, and Monday, March 6, from 10:00 AM until the hour of service, at the church.

Pallbearers will be John R. Martin III, Michael L. Martin, Daniel J. Herman, John A. Herman, Patrick M. Herman, Eric L. Herman, Richard L. Hogan, David L. Hogan, Michael P. Hogan, John-Patrick Hogan, Christopher P. Martin, Daniel M. Martin, and grandson, Blaine Matthew Woodard. Honorary pallbearers will be his brothers, John R. Martin, Jr., Peter H. Martin, and Adolf H. Martin; Charles S. Beach, Joseph W. DeMatteo, former staff of Northwest High School, and members of the Clarksville Junior Golf Tour.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, 709 Franklin Street, Clarksville, TN 37040; or to Immaculate Conception School, 1901 Madison Street, Clarksville, TN 37043.

Arrangements are entrusted to Neal-Tarpley-Parchman Funeral Home, 1510 Madison Street, Clarksville, TN 37040; (931) 645-6488.