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Charles Edward Martin
1984 - 2012
Charles Edward Martin
1984 - 2012
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BORN
1984
DIED
2012
Charles Martin Obituary
He was born November 13, 1984, in Raf Upper Heyford, England to Benny Martin and Misti Burrage. Charles attended High School in Colorado and moved to Clovis where he attended school at Clovis Community College before entering the U.S. Army where he currently was active duty with the Second Bravo Infantryman Scout - Airborne, Charles served in Vincenza, Italy and in Afganistan. Charles loved all types of music, taking his sisters and friends to the movies, hunting with his dad, vacationing with his Nan and Pop, animals, and his family said he was a real people person. Charles hated airplanes so he joined the Army and ended up airborne so he could be the first person out of the aircraft.
Charles is survived by his Father, Benny (Patty) Martin of Larkspur, Colorado; Mother, Misti (Scott) Everrett of Clovis, New Mexico; Sisters, Ashleigh, Randaleigh, and Haleigh; step sisters, Tiffany, Amy, and Crystal; step brother, C.J.; Grandparents, Ed and Barbara Burrage of Clovis; many close friends that he considered to be brothers and sisters.
He is preceded in death by his Grandparents, Charles and Nonie Martin.
Closed casket funeral services will be held Monday, March 26, 2012, at 10:00 a.m. at Steed Todd Chapel with Rev. Eric Fields officiating followed by Full Military Honors by the U.S. Army. Cremation will follow at Steed Todd Crematory. Visitation for the public will be held Sunday, March 25th at Steed Todd from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m.
Family suggest donations be made to the New Mexico Baptist Children's Home P.O. Box 629 Portales, New Mexico or the Wounded Warrior Project 12672 Silicon Drive, Suite 105 San Antonio, Texas 78249.
Arrangements are under the care and direction of Steed-Todd Funeral Home and Crematory, 800 E. Manana Blvd., Clovis, New Mexico 88101, (575)763-5541. You may sign the guestbook at www.steedtodd.com
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Dalisa Wright Cooper
March 17, 2025
Brenda and Monte,
Thinking of you on this day of remembrance, time passes but the loss is still so close. Prayers and Blessings for all.
With Much Love , DaLisa Wright
darlene waid
March 26, 2012
our condolences from colorado springs co - i did not personally know charlie but a lot of people i know knew him and it seems he was a really wonderful man - he will be missed very much. darlene & brian waid
March 26, 2012
Benny,
this is your cousin, Harvey. I am so very sorry about Charles' passing! You guys are in our thoughts and prayers, sincerely! I wish there were something that could be said or done to make this time easier for your family!
DaLisa Wright
March 25, 2012
Benny and family, I just found out about your son, I am so very sorry for your loss. There are no words... my prayers are with you, Olease all if you want to visit.
DaLisa Wright
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March 25, 2012
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this time of loss. Charles was the first of many kids we were blessed to babysit and will always hold a special place in our hearts. We will Love you always.
Joe and Tonda Simmons
Aunt Brenda and Uncle Monte
March 24, 2012
Dear sweet Charlie we are missing you so very much and we Love you even more.
March 24, 2012
Dear Ed and Barbara, Misti and Scott, Benny & Patti,
My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult and sad time. Misti and Benny,
I have such fond memories of you when you were both in high school. You were my special "kids". I am so sorry this has happened!
May our Lord bring you his peace,
Lynda Milburn
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