Gordon Martin Obituary
Gordon Lewis Martin, 85 of Rustburg, VA died October 2, 2025, at his residence after a short illness. Born October 13, 1939, in Amherst, County he was the son of the late Gordon Massie Martin and Pauline Sale Martin. Gordon was a retired self-employed grading contractor and owner of Virginia Grading. He was preceded in death by a brother, Kenneth Ray Martin.
In addition to his significant other, Patricia Hunt, he is survived by 2 sons, Lewis Wayne Martin (Nancy) of Concord, VA and William Rodney Martin (Nada) of Chester, VA, 3 grandchildren Marshall (Sandy) & Eric Martin and Michael (Kathy) Martin and 4 great grandchildren Hunter, Leanne, Tori, and Kaleb. He also leaves behind the children of Pat Hunt, Tonya (Dennis) of Winston Salem and David (Keri) Hollifield of Lewisville Ohio.
Lewis also leaves behind a brother, David (Teresa) Martin of Rustburg, VA, a niece Anna Martin and great niece Raven Martin of Myrtle Beach, SC.
There will be no funeral service.
Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg is assisting the family.
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