Robert Grayson Martin

12/25/08 3/5/2009 Grayson Martin peacefully passed away in our arms Thursday night in Charlotte, N.C. after being born three months early this past Christmas night. He fought well for two and a half months, nearly overcoming his many health obstacles during his short time with us. We are very proud of our son for the effort he made to live. He is survived by his loving mother, Tanya Jones Martin of Ferrum, Va., and his father James Arthur Martin of Salem, Va. of 1465 Astoria Lane, NW Concord, N.C. 28027; grandparents Robert and Arlene Jones of Ferrum, Va. and Steve and Brenda Harris of Vinton, Va.; aunts and uncles Dean and Christi Lambert of Albemarle, N.C. and Grady and Patti Spradlin of Salem, Va.; as well as many other Henderson, Spradlin, Ashworth and Jones family members and friends in the City of Salem and Roanoke and Franklin Counties in Va. as well as Harris family members throughout the Southeastern United States. A brief memorial service will be held in the Presbyterian Main Hospital Chapel (200 Hawthorne Lane Charlotte, N.C. 28233) at 11a.m. Tuesday, March 10, 2009. In lieu of sending flowers and/or optional out of town travel to the memorial service, please contribute to your local Chapter of the March of Dimes (www.marchofdimes.com) in Grayson's name.