Virgil Martin Jr.

Virgil Martin Jr. KILL DEVIL HILLS - Virgil Martin Jr., 81, passed away Monday, May 3, 2010, at the Outer Banks Hospital in Nags Head. He was born in Walterboro, S.C. on Oct. 28, 1928 to the late Rebecca Jefferies and Virgil Martin Sr. He grew up in Orangeburg, S.C., and joined the Navy at 17. He served four years, attended the University of South Carolina and remained the Naval Reserve until he was called back into service in 1950 and served 30 years. After retiring from the Navy, he obtained a degree in real estate and accounting and worked for Goodman Segar Hogan - Chesapeake in residential real estate. Later, he worked as a consultant for Planning Research Corporation in Virginia Beach. He and his wife Barbara moved to the Outer Banks in 1992, where they have since spent their retirement years. Mr. Martin was a member of Kitty Hawk United Methodist Church, a charter member of the local M.O.A.A., and also a member of the National M.O.A.A. In addition to his parents, he is also predeceased by two brothers, Elmer Martin, Dr. David Martin; and a sister, Thelma Martin. Mr. Martin is survived by his wife, Barbara Smoak Martin of the Kill Devil Hills residence; three sons, Barry Martin of Connelly Springs, N.C., Dale Martin and wife Debra of Palm Coast, Fla., Brandt Martin and wife Beth of Slidell, La.; four grandchildren, Kristan Nichole Martin of Tampa, Fla., Dylan Hunter Martin of Palm Coast, Fla., Natalie Kate Martin and Noah Christopher Martin, both of Slidell, La.; a sister, Edith Martin of White Rock, S.C.; and a brother, Melvin Martin of Myrtle Beach, S.C. A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Monday, May 10, at Kitty Hawk United Methodist Church. The family would like to sincerely thank the many doctors, nurses, friends, relatives, Dare Home Health and Hospice, and the Kitty Hawk United Methodist Church family for all of the love, support, and care they have offered and given during these last years of Virgil's courageous fight to overcome cancer. In addition to flowers, memorial donations can be made in honor of Mr. Virgil Martin Jr. to Kitty Hawk United Methodist Church, 803 W. Kitty Hawk Road, Kitty Hawk, NC 27949. Twiford Funeral Homes' Colony Chapel, Manteo, N.C., is assisting the family with arrangements. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.twifordfh.com.