Martin H. Trowery of Philadelphia

Martin H. Trowery, 78, of Philadelphia, passed away January 12, 2018 at home.

Born in Coatesville, PA, he was the son of the late John Wells Trowery, Sr. and Goldie Louise (Mullen) Trowery Alston and the husband of Bette (Dixon) Trowery with whom he shared 60 years of marriage.

In addition to his wife; he is survived by daughters: Jacquita Marquis-Flake (Elbert), Martina Inez Marquis both of Phila., Cynthia Jones (Rodrique) of Coatesville, Rachel Mitchell of Pittsburgh, Niya Trowery of Fort Myers, FL, Elisha Smith of Moreno Valley, CA; son Quinton Dothard of Atlanta, GA; brothers: John Trowery, Fred Trowery (Adrienne), Joseph Trowery (Gwen) all of Pittsburgh, Cleo Alston (Doris) of Downingtown, Richard Trowery (Paulette) of Phila.; sister, Elizabeth Trowery Lebron (Feliciano) of Pittsburgh and many grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends. Martin was predeceased by daughters, Anita Lorraine Trowery-Dias and Sherry Harrell; grandson, Anthony Trowery-Dias; stepfather, Joseph Alston; sisters: Mary Roggerson, Alice Legree Ingram, Sylvia Stuart, Arlene Alston, Josephine Alston, Goldie Tyler; brothers: Herbert, Thomas, Gibson and William Trowery and Jerry Alston.

Services will be held at 11 AM Saturday, January 20, 2018 at Tabernacle Baptist Church, 819 Coates Street, Coatesville with a viewing beginning at 9 AM..

Interment will be held privately.

Arrangements are by Wright Funeral & Cremation Services, Inc., wrightfuneralservices.com.