Joel Ray Martz Obituary
We bid farewell to Joel Ray Martz of Smithfield, North Carolina, whose journey of life gracefully concluded on November 27, 2025 at the age of 66. Joel touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Joel Ray Martz to pay them a last tribute.
As Joel departs from our midst, his spirit ascends to join the cosmic dance of stars, a shimmering constellation of memories that will forever grace the night sky of the hearts of those who loved Joel. Though Joel may no longer walk beside us, his legacy lives on — a testament to the enduring power of love to transcend the boundaries of time and space.
He was predeceased by: his parents, William Martz and Mary Martz. He is survived by: his siblings, Dale Martz, Tony Martz (Debbie) and Belinda Adams (Harry); and his siblings' children, Valerie Cooke (Travis), Sherry Gribble, Ryan Martz, Joshua Adams (Lauren) and Joseph Adams.
A funeral service was held on Friday, December 5th 2025 at 1:00 PM at the Parrish Funeral Home Chapel (1351 S Pollock St, Selma, NC 27576).
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the SECU Hospice House at Johnston Health Foundation Attn: Hospice Fund PO Box 1376 Smithfield, NC 27577.
