John Edward Martin's obituary , Passed away on July 31, 2025 in Shelby, North Carolina

John Edward Martin

September 1, 1935 - July 31, 2025 (89 years old)

Shelby, North Carolina

John Edward Martin's obituary , Passed away on July 31, 2025 in Shelby, North Carolina

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Greene Funeral Services

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John Edward Martin

September 1, 1935 - July 31, 2025 (89 years old)

Shelby, North Carolina

John Edward Martin Obituary

We are sad to announce that on July 31, 2025, at the age of 89, John Edward Martin of Shelby, North Carolina, born in Durham, North Carolina passed away. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of John Edward Martin to pay them a last tribute.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Vernon Bryant Martin Sr. and Louise Elizabeth Martin; and his siblings, Vernon Bryant "Turk" Martin Jr., Jewel Ann Martin Cooley, Billy Arnold Martin, Mary Martin Holben and Ruby Lee Martin Gardner.

He is survived by: his children, John "Scooter" Martin Jr., Pam Buchanan (Steve) and Debbie Holloway; his grandchildren, Brayden John Modlin, Abigail Leigh Raymond, Brian Buchanan (Naomi), Ben Buchanan (Cassie) and Travis Thompson (Mindy); and his great grandchildren, Logan, Landon, Cole Buchanan, Brady, Braxton and Boden Thompson.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be sent to Rabb Florist: 111 W Central Ave, Mt. Holly, NC 28120.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Greene Funeral Services



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