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Samuel Martin Obituary

Samuel L. Martin

LYMAN, SC-- Samuel Leon Martin, 72, of 121 Shadow Lane, passed away Saturday, February 16, 2013, at Charles George VA Center, Asheville, NC.
Mr. Martin was the son of the late Frank Martin, Sr., and Emily Stalcup Martin. Mr. Martin served in the Vietnam War as an E4 and was honorably discharged. He was the recipient of many medals including the Purple Heart. Mr. Martin was a member of Tucapau #253 Masonic Lodge of Startex, S.C. and a member of Mid City Shrine Club and Hillbilly Clan #2 of Lyman, SC. Sam enjoyed having friends over for jam sessions where he loved singing and playing the guitar.
Surviving is his wife of 38 years, Barbara Jean Davis Martin of the home; one daughter, Rita K. Jewell of Lyman; grandson, Brandon "Jabou" Hendrix; one God-son Ricky Ray Todd of Lyman; one brother and sister-in-law, Jack and Annie Martin of Blairsville, GA; three sisters and brothers-in-law, Dot and Gene McKee of Atlanta, GA, Dee Upchurch and Mary and Jack Grover.
Mr. Martin was predeceased by a daughter, Sherrie Lane Eubanks; a brother, Frank Martin, Jr.; and a brother-in-law, Butch Upchurch.
Graveside services will be 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, February 19th at Hillcrest Memory Gardens with Military and Masonic rites.
Pallbearers will be Ray Todd, Stephen Terry, Toby Davis, Rita Jewell, Harley Griffey and Leroy Griffey.
Honorary escort will be the members of the Hillbilly Clan #2 motorcade.
Visitation will be held 11:00-1:00 p.m. Tuesday at Mid-City Shrine Club.
The family is at the home.
Memorials may be made to Shriners Hospital for Children, 950 West Faris Road, Greenville, SC 29605.
Online condolences may be made at www.thewoodmortuary.com

Published by Spartanburg Herald-Journal from Feb. 18 to Feb. 19, 2013.
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Sam, I love you and will miss my baby brother.

Dot McKie

February 26, 2013

Sam,I love you, your sis, dot

February 26, 2013

Sam, I love you . I will see you in heaven, dot

February 26, 2013

Sam, I love you, brother, dot

February 26, 2013

Sam was a good friend and a special person. He will be missed by all.

Kenny Brock

February 19, 2013

Barbara and Rita ~~ You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. Tracie Wallace Fry (Joy's Daughter)

Tracie Fry

February 18, 2013

Barbara and family, I am sorry for the loss of Sam. He always made me feel very welcomed at your house. He will be missed and the world has lost a good man. Love, Joy Wallace

February 18, 2013

Sam will be missed so much. Praying for all of you

Teresa Smith

February 18, 2013

Barbara and Rita, you are in my thoughts and prayers. Sam was such a good man. He will be missed by those of us still down here on earth.

Tracie Fry

February 18, 2013

Leroy And Elaine Griffey

February 18, 2013

Aunt Barbara you are in my prayers. I know your heart is broken.

Angela Waits

February 17, 2013

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