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“Gregory” Alan Martin Obituary

"Gregory" Alan Martin Jr., our precious son, brother and grandson, died peacefully on Jan. 30th, 2010. Born on March 10, 1983, he grew up sharing hobbies with his dad, loving his mom and pestering his older sister. He lived for the outdoors (soccer, motorcycling, mountain biking, waterboarding, skiing, camping and hiking). He expressed his athletic talent through soccer and earned a full scholarship to Truett-McConnell College (Cleveland) in 2001. Gregory enjoyed traveling and spent many months in Jackson Hole, Wyo., and other parts of the west. He adored his grandparents, Milton Sr. and Damaris Martin and his two favorite aunts, Malinda and Joyce. Later in life Gregory channeled his extra love and affection to a special West Highland Terrier named Winchester, where he earned the dog's undying loyalty and devotion.

Survivors include his father, Gregory Alan Martin Sr.; his mother, Judy M. Martin; older sister, Jennifer Lynn Martin; grandparents, Milton Sr. and Damaris Martin, all of Gainesville; and, of course, Winchester the beloved dog.

Gregory also faced the challenges and dark moments of an addict. By the grace of God, his loving core never diminished, and he expressed his enormous love for God and his family every day. To know him was to love him. He never met a stranger, loved deeply and lived life with passion. We will miss him every minute of every day, but we know he is finally at peace and we will cherish the 26 years God let us borrow him.

Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Friday, Feb. 5, 2010, at Lakewood Baptist Church. The Rev. Dr. Tom Smiley and Pastor Robin Martin will officiate. Interment will follow in the Hillside Memorial Gardens.

The family will receive friends at the Little & Davenport Funeral Home on Thursday, Feb. 4, 2010, from 2 to 4 p.m. and again from 6 to 9 p.m.

Those wishing to send online condolences may do so at www.littledavenport.com.

In lieu of flowers and monetary gifts, please forward all donations to Celebrate Recovery through Lakewood Baptist Church, 2235 Thompson Bridge Road N.W., Gainesville, GA 30501.

Little & Davenport Funeral Home, 355 Dawsonville Highway, Gainesville, is in charge of arrangements.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by gainesvilletimes.com on Feb. 3, 2010.

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February 9, 2010

TO JUDY, JENNIFER, AND THE FAIN AND MARTIN FAMILIES, I AM SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS! THIS WAS EVERYONE'S LOSS. YOU ARE IN OUR PRAYERS! I AM THANKFUL FOR THE WONDERFUL MEMORIES.
LOVE MARLEAH

February 5, 2010

Judy, I just learned of your terrible loss and I'm so sorry.Charlie Brown, Helen

Kelley Adams

February 5, 2010

I am deeply sorry for your loss. Thank you for such a beautiful obiturary and for reminding us all that while Satan may win a few battles, Jesus Christ has won the war. God Bless you all.

Jessica Parks

February 5, 2010

Yall are in our thoughts and prayers.

mark hahn

February 4, 2010

Judy,Jennifer,Alan, My heartfelt condolences to you and family.I am certain that Gregory is smiling down on us with his guardian angel alongside!May GOD give you strength and lasting peace in these troubled times!

mark hahn

February 4, 2010

JUDY,JENNIFER,ALAN, my heartfelt condolences to you and the family!I'm certain that Gregory is now in a better place smiling down on us alongside his guardian angel!My most fervent hope is that you will eventually find a lasting peace!

Judy Manus

February 4, 2010

Judy & Jennifer, we are so sorry for your loss. Your family will be in our prayers. May God give you comfort during this hard time.

With Love Judy & Bill Manus

February 4, 2010

Laura and I are so sorry for your loss. You will be in our prayers.
With love,
Karen and Laura Martin CHS

Beverly Anderson

February 4, 2010

Judy, may God bless you and comfort you, my prayers will continue for you and your family. Beverly Anderson

Andy and Dana Miller

February 4, 2010

Judy, Jennifer, Alan,

Andy joins me in prayer for your entire family. We love and cherish each of you.

Consider that our present sufferings are not worth comparing with the glory that will be revealed in us.
Romans 8:18

Sharon Woodall

February 4, 2010

Judy, I am praying for you and your family. If I can do anything please do not hesitate to call. Sharon Woodall

Sherry Hinnant

February 4, 2010

Alan, Judy, and Jennifer,
I am so very sorry for your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers. Gregory will be missed by his many friends and his loving family.

Shelley Davis

February 4, 2010

Thank you for the beautiful and honest obit that touched my heart. Thank you for sharing your charasmatic boy and I am so sorry for your loss. I have said a prayer for your family and his friends.

February 4, 2010

Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family . Greg was a wonderful guy , loved by all. Laura Carter, Whitney and Brandon Wood

Jeannie Navarro

February 3, 2010

Judy,

Josh and I are so very sorry to hear of your loss. Please know that we will be praying for you and your family.

RON

February 3, 2010

JUDY,I am so sorry for your loss, words are hard to express how deeply sorry I am .
RON

JJ & Callie Wiley

February 3, 2010

We love you guys and are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family.

Kirklyn Wilson

February 3, 2010

Jennifer I am so deeply mourning your loss. My sincere prayers go out to you and your family. Please know that I am here for you if you ever need me.

Glen & Mary Adkins

February 3, 2010

Our heartfelt condolences to your Family for the untimely passing
of your Son.
Your friends,

Beth Rose

February 3, 2010

Judy,
I am so sorry for your loss and please know that I am praying for you and your family. Let me know if I can help you in any way.

Sherry McFarland

February 3, 2010

Judy and Jennifer,

My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. Gregory was a joy to be around. I never saw him that he was not smiling and very outgoing.

mike casper

February 3, 2010

judy- i hope the prayers of your friends will be of some comfort to you at this time; so sorry for gregory's death.

Jacqueline Little

February 3, 2010

Every time I saw Greg he was smiling and I'll always remember him that way. Greg was loved and will be missed every day. My thoughts and prayers are with his family.

Nancy Ware

February 3, 2010

Judy, I am so sad. I will always remember Gregory as a little boy with a huge smile coming with you to Fit for Life. He was so smart, articulate and funny. My heart is breaking for you. Much love to you and the whole family.

Susan Wallace

February 3, 2010

Judy and Jennifer, I am so sorry to hear about Gregory. I remember teaching him as a 3 year old and marveling at his love for his friends and his willingness to please. I am thinking about your family and will keep you in my thoughts and prayers. I am so proud that I got to share that one year of Gregory's life. God Bless you all, Susan Wallace "MIss Susan" at Presbyterian

February 3, 2010

To both of the parent's families, So sorry to hear of your loss. May God shine on all of you. Greg Whitmire

Matt Pittman

February 3, 2010

I knew Gregory from school and I offer my condolences to your family... I am depely sadened by the loss. I will keep your family in my prayers.

Pam McNeilly

February 3, 2010

Judy and Jennifer...We will be keeping you and all of your family in our prayers...

Larry & Barb Frans

February 3, 2010

Our love & prayers to all of you. We remember Gregory as the little dark haired boy who was always smiling when we first met all of you. May God's love surround you at this time.

dana hallman

February 3, 2010

I am so very sorry to hear of your loss, please know your family is in my prayers,

Little Davenport Funeral Home

February 3, 2010

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