Richard Martin Obituary
With sadness, we share the passing of Richard Martin of Dalton, Georgia. Richard, born on May 23, 1944, passed away on July 3, 2026. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Roland Paul Martin and Catherine May Martin; and his wife Sandra "Sandy" Carlson Martin. He is survived by: his daughters, Jennifer Phinney (Wes) and Heather Burton (Billy); his grandchildren, Emeline Phinney (Erich Watson), Margaret Phinney (Sabino Herrera), Katherine Southerland (Bryce) and Sydney Holloway (Hunter Ford); his great grandchild Harper Jane Southerland; his siblings, Jerry Martin and Diane Frey; and his brother-in-law William Carlson (Pamela).
In lieu of flowers, Rick's family humbly asks that donations be made in his memory to either St. Mark's Episcopal Church (901 W Emery St, Dalton GA 30720) or to the Artistic Civic Theatre (907 Gaston St, Dalton GA 30720).
