Chapel Hill, North Carolina
1940 - 2025
David Grier Martin, Jr., known to all as D.G., died December 9, 2025 at his home in Chapel Hill with his wife by his side. He was 85. Though born in Atlanta on May 24, 1940 and a childhood resident of Bristol, TN, he grew up from age ten in Davidson, NC, and was a fervent North Carolinian,...
Read MoreHarriet, My deepest sympathy. D.G. fought valiantly for years, but in the end lost his fight. If there is anything I can do to help you or the family, please let me know. Larry Cobb
larry cobb
December 13, 2025 | Friend
Sincere condolences to the family. When I worked in Charlotte, DG was one of the nicest people I met. He and the late Paula Moore Tabor and I could laugh and talk over coffee for hours on end. Heaven is surely our eternal home. Love, Evelyn
Evelyn Dove Coleman
December 12, 2025 | Friend
I worked with D.G. in the 1986 campaign. He was the kindest most generous person. He taught me a little patience because he would not sign the letters to contributors, unless he added his very personal touch and he knew lots of his contributors personally.
Terry Gaar
December 12, 2025 | Other
