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Donald Martin Obituary

SURFSIDE BEACH, S.C. - Donald Eugene "The Duck" Martin, 69, passed away on Friday, November 16, 2018 at Surfside Beach, SC. Born in Gaston County, Donald was the son of the late Thomas J. Martin and Maudie Varnadore Martin and was also preceded in death by his brother Randy Lee Martin. He retired from Western Auto after 30 years of service. He was a native of Kings Mountain and retired to Surfside Beach, SC.

Survivors include his sisters: Martha Laughridge and husband Barry, Grover, NC, Gilda Branch, and husband Randy, Kings Mountain, NC, brother: Gary Dean Martin,, Ellenboro, NC.

Memorials may be made to Hospice of Murrells Inlet, SC 29576.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Gaston Gazette on Nov. 27, 2018.

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David Slawter

February 16, 2019

Don was a great guy with an awesome personality. He'll be missed by me and many others.

MB Wentworth

January 18, 2019

I am shocked! He was just a great human being. so caring. what a loss. Enjoy the sunshine where ever you are Don.

Tami Carter

November 30, 2018

Don I will always love u here now and forever...thank you for loving me as my friend ever none changing your friend always...I will miss u...always Tami

Steve Head

November 28, 2018

I worked with Duck for many years, Western Auto, Sears, Advance Auto! Will miss him! Duck loved to joke around! He is missed!

Andrea Queen

November 27, 2018

My prayers are with you during this difficult time. I worked with Duck at WA, such a sweetie. He will truly be missed. Rest In Peace my friend!

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