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John Martin Obituary
John C. Martin, 70, of Martinsville, Virginia, transition to be with the Lord on Wednesday, September 1, 2021, at SOVAH Health of Danville, Virginia. He was born on July 16, 1951, in Martinsville, Virginia, to the late Fletcher and Catherine Taylor Martin.
He was a faithful member, Sunday School Superintendent and board member of Mt. Bethel Pentecostal Holiness Church. John loved his church family and enjoyed caring for the church. He was known as a fun loving devoted husband, father as well as father figure to many in his family circle. John was a graduate of the Class of 1969, the first class of Martinsville High School.
He was preceded in death by one brother, Fletcher Martin Jr; and two brothers-in-law, Jesse Penn Jr. and Lee Edward Hairston.
Those left to cherish his memory include his wife of 50 years, Lillian Finnette Millner Martin; daughters, LaDonna M. Hairston and LaToya R. Martin of Martinville, Va.; two grandsons, Machaun (Tanesha) Moore Jr. of Atlanta, Ga., and Ishmael J. Hairston of Killeen, Texas; two great-grandchildren, Jalil and Sage; four sisters, Lois Diane Martin Hairston, Cheryl (Joerome) Morrison, Beryl Penn, and Levica (Randolph) Yates; five sisters-in-law, Monique Jamison, Neana Millner, Loretta Martin, Andrea Mullins Millner and Jolette P. Martin; a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
A celebration of life service will be held Sunday, September 5, 2021, at 2 p.m. at GIPHC Carver Assembly building with visitation 30 minutes before. Presiding, the Reverened Charles Whitfield and Pastor Monique Jamison eulogist. Burial will be held at Fair Haven Memorial Gardens.
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Marguerite W. Wilson
September 11, 2021
Blessings, Sympathy and Love on the transition of John "Brobaby", a wonderful person. I have known and loved this family for many years. May the love and support of friends comfort you throughout this journey.
Marguerite and Tim
Coretta Jones & Loretta Jones-Gafford
September 5, 2021
We remember John as very quiet, but he enjoyed laughing and having fun with his closest friends. It is not surprising to hear what an influence he had on others, and especially being an encouragement to younger folks. We were classmates in that first class @ MHS. Our sympathy and prayers to his family and friends.
Brenda Penn
September 5, 2021
He will be missed, and he was always a good friend, good person to talk to, Praying for the family.
Sheila Hagwood
September 4, 2021
Sincere condolences are being sent your way Toy. So sorry for the passing of your dear father. Also sending prayers for the Mt Bethel church family. The Stokes family.
Roma Reid-Cross
September 4, 2021
Please accept my sincere prayers and condolences.
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived. May God send you peace and comfort.
Roma Reid-Cross
September 4, 2021
Please accept my sincere prayers and condolences. May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived. May God send you peace and comfort.
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