Frederick Wesley Martin

Frederick Wesley Martin
Frederick Wesley Martin, 82, of Charlotte, NC passed away on December 1, 2006 at Alders Gate Assisted Living in Charlotte.The Martin family will receive friends at McEwen Funeral Service, Mint Hill Chapel on Saturday, December 2, 2006 from 5:30 - 7:30pm. The Funeral Service will be private.
Mr. Martin was born on June 4, 1924 in Charlotte, NC to the late James Frederick and Rosa Mae Westbrook Martin. Fred attended UNC-Chapel Hill, and graduated from Belmont Abbey College. Following his schooling, Mr. Martin served honorably with the Naval Air Force during World War ll in the Pacific Theatre.
On August 29, 1954 Fred married his love, Lucille Deese Martin at the Indian Trail Presbyterian Church, who survives him. Mr. Martin was the Vice President of Economics Laboratory for 22 years, retiring 20 years ago. His work took him and Lucille to live at places such as Boston, Atlanta, Southern California, and London, where he worked throughout Europe. Before returning to Charlotte two years ago, Fred and Lucille lived in Mrytle Beach for 12 years.
Mr. Martin was a Mason and a Shriner, and loved to play golf. Mr. Martin was a member of Albemarle Road Presbyterian Church.
Survivors include two brothers, William Francis Martin and his wife Edna, of Newnan, GA, and J. Wiley Martin and his wife Jerrie of Denver, NC, and one sister, Lourine Martin Bryant, of Charlotte. Also surviving are numerous close and loving nieces and nephews. The Martin family is being assisted by McEwen Funeral Service, Mint Hill.