The following obituary for Fred Martin, Jr. is from the November 16, 2011 Charlotte Observer. Perhaps some of our members knew, worked with or dealt with Mr. Martin at Holman & Moody.
Fred Tidwell Martin Jr.
Mr. Martin, 78, of Charlotte passed away on November 14, 2011. Born in Rutherfordton, NC, he was the son of the late Fred Tidwell Martin Sr. and Zennie Mae Godfrey Martin.
Mr. Martin retired from Holman and Moody where he was a parts manager for 47 years.
He is survived by his wife, Jeanne Rogers Martin, children, Fred T. Martin, III, Rochelle M. Kerr, Steven E. Martin, Penny M. Phifer, Hope M. Houatchanthara, Joshua D. Martin and Shannon P. Lail; 10 grandchildren, 4 great-grandchildren and brother, James P. Martin.
In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by son, Michael D. Martin, sister, Margaret M. Christenbury; brothers, Samuel R. Martin, Max Claude Martin and John A. Martin.
He was a loving and devoted husband, father, grandfather and, an avid Tarheel fan. His favorite past-time was spending time with family and, as a craftsman of stained glass, sharing his beautiful work with his family. He was adored by all.
Services for Mr. Martin will be held at 2:00 p.m. Friday, November 18, 2011 at Forest Lawn West Chapel with Reverend Earl Bradshaw officiating. Interment will follow the service in Forest Lawn West Cemetery. The family will receive friends 1 hour prior to the service.
Memorials may be made to the American Heart Association , 1300 Baxter Street, Suite 101, Charlotte, NC 28204.
Arrangements are in the care of Forest Lawn West Funeral & Cremation Service. Published in Charlotte Observer on November 16, 2011
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