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Harry Martin Obituary
A native of Alamance County, he was the son of James Thomas Martin and Maresta Elizabeth Suggs Martin, both deceased. He was a veteran of the U. S. Army and owner of Martin's Pictures Frames. Harry was a Hospice League volunteer assisting with the Charity Golf Tournament. He was a member of Front Street United Methodist Church and a former member of West Burlington United Methodist Church.
Survivors include a sister, Faye Martin Kerr of Tennessee; niece, Elizabeth Suzanne Wright (Jason) of Tennessee; great niece, Sydney Megan Wright of Michigan; and friend, Hilda Eason of Burlington.
The funeral service will be conducted at the Rich & Thompson Chapel in Burlington on Tuesday, September 9, 2025 at 2:00 p.m. with the family receiving friends from 1:00 until 2:00 p.m. Burial will follow in Magnolia Cemetery.
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