Randy Cole Martin

Randy Cole Martin obituary, Wendell, NC

Randy Cole Martin

Randy Martin Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Strickland Funeral Home & Crematory - Wendell on Aug. 23, 2025.

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Randy Cole Martin, 67, of Spring Hope, NC, went home to be with the Lord, on Thursday, August 21, 2025, at his residence.
Randy was born on July 30, 1958, a son of the late Walter Atlas Martin and Sarah Pearce Martin. He spent all of his life in Franklin County where he worked as the Manager of Youngs Auto Center. He was great husband, father, grandfather, and brother. In his spare time, he loved camping and fishing.
He was married to Wilma Pope Martin, who survives of the residence.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by his sons Bensil Martin, Shane Grady, and James Grady; brothers, Bobby Martin and Steve Martin (Sue); and grandchildren, Hayden Martin, Caleb Grady, Jacob Grady, and Justin Grady.
In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by a sister, Ann Martin Tant; and a sister-in-law, Jennifer "Ginger" Winstead Martin.
A Funeral Service will be held on Tuesday, August 26th, 2025, at 11 AM, at Strickland Funeral Home with the Reverend Stanley Kirby officiating. The family receive friends one hour prior to the service. Interment will follow the service in Bethlehem Baptist Church Cemetery, in Youngsville.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests that memorial donations be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, https://www.stjude.org/
Arrangements are with Strickland Funeral Home & Crematory, 211 W. Third St., Wendell. www.stricklandfuneral.com

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Strickland Funeral Home & Crematory - Wendell

211 W. Third Street, Wendell, NC 27591

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