Funeral set for former Welsh Mayor James Martin

WELSH, La. (AP) - Funeral services have been held for former Welsh Mayor James Paul Martin.

Hixson Funeral Home says Martin died Sunday at his home. He was 88.

KPLC-TV (https://bit.ly/2rRCGXB ) reports a Mass of Christian burial was held Wednesday at Our Lady of Seven Dolors Catholic Church in Welsh.

Martin was elected mayor in 1967 and re-elected without opposition in 1971. The following year, voters sent him to the state House of Representatives, where he served five terms. He retired his legislative post in 1992.

In addition to his wife of 61 years, Bernardine Martin, he is survived by three children, four grandchildren and a great-granddaughter.

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This story has been corrected to fix the name of the funeral home.

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Information from: KPLC-TV, https://kplctv.com