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John David Martin, 51, passed away on August 28, 2025 at home in Gastonia, NC. Born January 27, 1974 in Cleveland County, NC, he was the son of the late John Martin and Barbara White Bush and was also preceded in death by his brother, Douglas Bush. David served his community with honor and dedication for over 32 years as a paramedic with Cleveland County EMS, Kings Mountain Rescue Squad, Upper Cleveland Rescue Squad, Shelby Rescue Squad, and Rutherford Rescue Squad. He was also a former volunteer fireman with Kings Mountain Fire Department. David enjoyed building LEGO sets and was an avid Star Wars fan and gun enthusiast. He was a loving partner, father, brother, and friend. David's warmth, compassion, and heart for serving others will be missed dearly by all who knew and loved him.
SURVIVORS: Significant Other: Angie Alexander of Gastonia
Children: Tyler Martin (Jessica) and Alex Martin (Jennifer), all of Kings Mountain, and Emily Pless (Jared) of Canton, NC
Brothers: Curt Bush (Maxine) and Chuck Bush, all of Kings Mountain
Former wife & mother of David's children: Crystal Martin
Grandchildren: Emma Martin, Ella May Martin, Charlotte Pless, Sophia Long, and Colt Hillsman
David is also survived by his extended and loving EMS first responder family.
FUNERAL SERVICE: Thursday, September 4, 2025 at 2:00 P.M. at Westover Baptist Church (114 Westover Church Dr. Kings Mountain, NC 28086) with Chaplain Eric Davis officiating
VISITATION: Wednesday, September 3, 2025 from 6:00 to 9:00 P.M. in the Parlor at Harris Funeral Home
INTERMENT: Grover Cemetery, Grover, North Carolina
MEMORIALS: Donations in David's memory may be made to Oasis Shriners Hospital at 604 Doug Mayes Place, Charlotte, NC 28262 or to Atrium Health Levine's Childrens Hospital at www.fundraise.atriumhealthfoundation.org/give/255923
GUEST REGISTER AVAILABLE AT WWW.HARRISFUNERALS.COMARRANGEMENTS: HARRIS FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATION SERVICES, KINGS MOUNTAIN, NORTH CAROLINA
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