Roger Dale Martin
1949 - 2017
Roger Dale Martin
1949 - 2017
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Born October 17, 1949 in Catawba County, he was the son of Virgil Guy Martin of Hickory and the late Vivian Ogle Martin.
A graduate of Hickory High School, Wingate Junior College and Appalachian State University, Roger is known to many for his enthusiastic research in compiling high school sports records.
He is survived by his wife of 32 years, Rebekah "Becky" Sigmon Martin; father, Virgil Guy Martin of Hickory; sister, Penny G. Martin of Myrtle Beach, SC; and extended family.
Services will be held Wednesday, September 20, 2017 at 11:00 a.m. in the Chapel of Willis-Reynolds Funeral Home with Pastor Marcus Ollis officiating. Burial will follow at Southside Cemetery in Newton.
The family will receive friends on Wednesday at Willis-Reynolds Funeral Home prior to the service from 10:00 to 10:45 a.m.
In lieu of flowers, please make memorial contributions to the Humane Society of Catawba County, PO Box 63, Hickory, NC 28603.
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Dave & Sheila Ahrens
September 21, 2017
So sorry for Roger's sudden passing. Our hearts go out to his family and friends. May God comfort you during this difficult time.
MIRIAM PETREE
September 20, 2017
PENNY,I AM SO SORRY TO READ OF ROGER'S PASSING. MY MAIDEN NAME WAS MIRIAM WILSON AND WE ATTENDED WESTMONT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, GRANDVIEW JR, HIGH, AND HHS AND GRADUATED 1964 , I HAVE NOT SEEN YOU SINCE. I JUST WANTED TO TELL YOU,YOU AND YOUR FAMILY YOU ARE IN MY PRAYERS. GOD BLESS.
Robert Hemphill
September 20, 2017
So sorry to hear of Roger's passing. I had hopes to see him after 50 years, but we just never got around to meeting.He was an important part of my growing up years in Hickory as children and at West Hickory Baptist Church. My prayers and thoughts are with the entire family as I knew the family well.
Robert Hemphill
Rock Hill, SC
September 20, 2017
Becky, Our hearts hurt for you and we send you our deepest sympathies, With much love♡
Larry and Dana Foerster
Bradenton, FL
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Judy Whittaker
September 19, 2017
A beautiful tribute. Becky, I am so sorry for your loss. I will keep you and your family in my prayers.
Ellalou Zirblis
September 19, 2017
Such a beautiful tribute to your husband Becky. His smile must have lit up the entire room and his love for you beams in the photos. My heart aches for you right now.
Cathy Ledbetter-Breault
September 19, 2017
My heart hurts for you....cathy
Randy Hudson
September 19, 2017
I was so sorry to hear of your loss. Please let me know if there is anything I can do to help at this time.
Katie Dyer
September 19, 2017
Becky, I am so sorry for your loss of your husband Roger. I will hold you in my heart during the next months.
Much love, Katie Dyer
September 19, 2017
My Dearest Pim,
I am so sorry for your loss. Many prayers and blessings to you and your family.
Kimmie
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