Carlis Junior "C. J." Martin - Fair Funeral Home

Carlis Junior "C. J." Martin February 19, 1925 - November 13, 2017

Born: Thursday Feb 19, 1925

Died: Monday Nov 13, 2017

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Carlis Junior "C. J." Martin, 92, of 500 Carolyn Court in Eden, passed away Monday evening, November 13, 2017, at his home.

A graveside service will be held at 2 PM on Friday, November 17, at Ridgeview Memorial Gardens. Full military rites will be conducted by the Rockingham County Veteran's Honor Guard and the NC National Guard.

Mr. Martin was born on February 19, 1925 in Rockingham County, NC, son of the late Samuel Abner Martin and Minnie Smith Martin. He was of the Baptist faith. Mr. Martin was a World War II US Army veteran who served in Europe. He was a retiree of E. I. Dupont in Martinsville, VA and was a past master of Masonic Lodge #136 in Eden, NC.

He is survived by his loving wife of 75 years, Hazel Willard Martin; sons, Tommy Martin and wife, Sheree of Greensboro and Sammy Martin and wife, Brenda of Madison; daughter, Tanya Scearce and husband, Terry of Statesville; five grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; sister-in-law, Betty Martin; and nieces and nephews.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers, Dennis Martin and Stafford Martin and sisters, Irene Meeks and Elmira Priddy.

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So sorry to hear about Carlis. Wonderful man and neighbor. Very good person. I enjoyed both he and his wife as neighbors. My prayers are with his family at this time
melva johnston

Praying God's peace for each of you in this time of loss. May you find comfort in knowing your dear husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather is in the loving presence of our heavenly Father.
The Lang Family

Tanya, Terry and family, we are so very sorry for your loss. May God grant you all peace and comfort.
Larry and Sarah McClure

Tommy, sorry to learn if your Father's passing, please accept my thoughts and prayers for you and your family!
Bruce Lee

So sorry to learn of your loss. May God comfort you in these days of sadness.
Tommy Griffin

Ms. Martin, Tommy, Sammy, & Tanya, Remembering each of you in prayer as you endure this most difficult time. May the peace that comes from the love shared comfort you now and in the days ahead. May God keep each of you in His care and May He allow you to find comfort and peace in your precious memories. Jan Robertson Terry
Jan Robertson Terry

To all the Martin Family: Sorry to hear about the passing of Mr. Martin. We express our deepest sympathy for your loss. Steve and Vivian Newman
Steve Newman

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