Curtis Martin

1948 - 2025

Curtis Martin

Jul 20, 1948 - Oct 26, 2025

On Sunday, October 26, 2025, God saw that the road for Curtis was getting rough and the hills were hard to climb. He tenderly closed Curtis's weary eyes and whispered, "Peace be thine."

Curtis Alphonso Martin was born on July 20, 1948, in Forsyth County to the late Basil Aubrey Martin and Mary Smith Martin.

Curtis attended the public schools of Forsyth County. After graduation, he was inducted into the United States Army. During his service, Curtis was awarded several distinguished honors and commendations. He was honorably discharged in 1971.

Throughout his lifetime, Curtis worked at many companies, retiring from the City of Winston-Salem.

Curtis was a devoted and joyful member of Bethlehem Missionary Baptist Church, where he actively participated in various church activities until his health began to decline.

Curtis cherished every moment spent with his family and friends. He had a passion for old cars and antiques. He was very handy with his hands and could fix mostly anything.

In a beautiful celebration of love, Curtis was united in Holy Matrimony to Patricia Rowe on April 6, 2006.

Curtis was preceded in death by his parents; his sister, Mary Lee Martin; his brothers, Larry D. Martin and Melvin L. Martin.

He leaves to cherish his loving and devoted wife, Patricia Martin; one daughter, Erica Smith-Bryant (Ajehwai); a special granddaughter he raised as his own, Kaleyce Gulley; special nieces whom he helped raise, Qianna Martin and Regina Martin; his stepchildren, Terry Rowe (Sidra), Belinda Rowe and Melissa Rowe; granddaughter, Anika Rowe; sister, Charlotte Turner; brother, Aubrey Bernard Martin (Yvonnia); uncle, Harold C. Smith; three aunts, Patricia Martin, Loretta Smith and Pat Martin; his Church Godmother, Minister Mattie Young; three sisters-in-law; five brothers-in-law, and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

The Homegoing Services will be on Saturday, November 1st, 1 p.m., Bethlehem Missionary Baptist Church, 1711 Claremont Avenue, NE. Interment will be on Monday, November 3rd, 12:30 p.m. at Salisbury National Cemetery, Salisbury, NC.

The family will greet family and friends on Saturday, November 1st, from 12 to 1 p.m., and the public viewing will begin at 10:30 a.m. at the church.

Smith's Funeral Home

604 Salisbury Street, Wadesboro, NC