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JOHN MARTIN Obituary
MOUNT AIRY — Mr. John Kerr Martin, age 56, of Mount Airy, passed away Monday May 12, 2014, after a long period of declining health. He is survived by his wife Lisa Galyean Martin, one daughter Meg A. Martin of Burlington and his precious pugs; Frank and Pugsly. He is also survived by two brothers Joe Martin and wife Dona of Mt. Gilead, and Ronnie Martin and wife Linda of Waynesboro, PA., two sisters June McCrary of Mount Airy and Gwyn (Robert) Walker of Matthews, sister-in-law Nina G. Davidson of Lively, VA., and brother-in-law Martin B. Galyean and wife Barbara along with several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents John Kerr Martin, Sr. and Elma Chappell Martin. John was a well known water plant operator for both Mount Airy and Pilot Mountain. He retired in 2013 after a lengthy career. Funeral services will be held Friday May 16, 2014 at 2:00 P.M. at Moody Funeral Home Chapel with services conducted by Rev. Doug Cockerham with a private burial at a later date. The family will receive friends Thursday night 6 to 8 at the funeral home. Flowers will be accepted. Online condolences may be made at www.moodyfuneralservices.com.
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Jerry Tilley
May 15, 2014
My sincere condolences to John's family for their loss. Although I only met John once, I could tell from our conversation that he was a kind and courageous man who faced his unfortunate situation with a strong faith.
Homer Dearmin
May 15, 2014
John was a dedicated professional, and someone for whom I quickly gained great respect in Pilot Mountain. He did an incredible job making sure that Pilot Mountain had water, and knew his profession and his plant better than anyone I have met. He will be greatly missed, and I am grateful to have had the opportunity to learn from hom.
Gary Stainback
May 14, 2014
Sorry to hear of John's passing. John was a well respected water industry professional that I had the benefit of working with for a number of years in Pilot Mountain. Always a delight to be around and had a unique sense of humor that improved the work day. He will be dearly missed.
May 14, 2014
I can still hear that John Martin laugh. John was an excellent co-worker while he was in Pilot Mountain. I will always remember John as an expert "water man" and a close friend. He will be missed dearly.
Billy Pell
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