Cornell Martin, III

Cornell was born to Rachel Duhe and Cornell Martin, Jr. on September 29, 1998, in Metairie, Louisiana. He gave his life to Christ at an early age. Cornell was a graduate of East St. John High School's Class of 2016. He also attended River Parishes Community College, which intrigued him to become a Serial Entrepreneur and Business Owner of Exotic Detailing. He was the true definition of a Young Man destined for greatness, always thinking and strategizing on the next Business Venture.

His sheer determination, brilliance, and resilience attributed to his success in launching additional Business Ventures that included: Clothing Design, Entertainment Promoter and Event Coordinator. He was always determined to complete his goals by exceeding the expectations and simultaneously seeking knowledge for continuous personal development and growth.

Looking back now, Cornell was a social butterfly, life of the partying, always cracking jokes and Rachels' headache. He was well loved by family, friends, community locally and worldwide. He was definitely in route to a bright and very, very successful future.

Cornell is definitely a true example of "Gone Too Soon, this World Lost a Good One."

He leaves behind a devoted friend and the love of his life: Jayla August; bonus dad: Shannon Duhe; his beloved siblings: Taylar Young, Cardan Duhe, Jarvis Duhe, Olajuwon Duhe and Deshawn Duhe; Godchildren: Javon Favorite, Jr. and Royale’ Nelson; grandparents: Lavoris Dewey, Reginald (Monique) Turner, and Charlene (Roderick) Singleton; aunts: Regina Dewey, Shemira Martin, Amanda Holliday and Kyalia Turner; uncles: Reginald (Shanoura) Dewey and Keeven Turner, along with a host of other relatives and friends.

He was preceded in death by: Reginald Dewey, Nolan Preston, Sr., Vincent Zachery Thomas, Jr., Ashley Favorite-Tyler, and Ridge Turner.

Please join us in a Celebration of Life honoring Cornell on Thursday, September 28, 2023, at Bethlehem Baptist Church, 147 East 20th St., Reserve, LA 70084. Visitation beginning at 9AM, with service to follow at 10AM. Entombment at St. John Memorial Gardens, 2205 West Airline Hwy., Laplace, LA 70068. Final care and professional services entrusted to Treasures of Life Funeral Services, 315 East Airline Hwy., Gramercy, LA 70052.

The family invites everyone to fellowship with them at the repast immediately following the burial, which will be held at YMC Events Venue, LLC, 1713 West Airline Hwy., Laplace, LA 70068.

Thank you to everyone who donated!

Special thanks to: Bethlehem Baptist Church, YMC Events Venue, LLC, BadazzENT, Shawanda Nevers Alex - 3LJ’s, A Taste of Heaven Catering and Bakery, Jo'Nay Catering, Mamma Jamma, Regional Southern Cooking and DRC Sweet Treats.

"When someone you love becomes a memory, that memory becomes a TREASURE!"