Nicholas "Nick" F. Martin

Born to the late Thaddaeus (Thad) F. and Marie G. Martin in Shelbyville, TN. Nick is survived by his loving wife of 60 years, Sandy; his children Sue Glover (Timm) of Gallatin, TN, Douglas F. Martin (Karla) of Hendersonville, TN and Cyndi Bannach (Adam) of Mt. Juliet, TN; grandchildren Christi Martin of Mobile, AL, Jon Martin (Alyssa) of Irvington, AL, Luke Martin of Charleston, SC, Summer Martin & Baylee Martin of Hendersonville, TN, Reed Glover (Bailey) of Gallatin, TN, Carolina Bannach and Addison Bannach of Mt. Juliet, TN; great-grandchildren Ryleigh Kilborn & Carsyn Allman of Mobile, AL, Jaxon Martin and Wyatt Martin of Irvington, AL.

Nick’s Christian faith was central throughout his life as a longtime, faithful member of Parkway Baptist Church in Goodlettsville, TN; where he served in various roles as a Deacon, Treasurer and volunteered with the Family Life Center, local and oversea mission trips, and security. Nick also served with the Gideons for twenty years, distributed toys at the Nashville Baptist Association’s annual Christmas Toy Store and an active supporter of Full Count Ministries.

A graduate of Haverford High School in Pennsylvania, Nick’s love of his country was reflected in his service with the United States Air Force and with the Air Force Reserves. He retired from Eastman Kodak Company after twenty-seven years of employment.

Nick was devoted to Sandy and their family – never missing an opportunity to share time with them. He enjoyed good food, reading, antique cars, traveling and family vacations, especially to Myrtle Beach, SC. He took great pleasure in watching his grandchildren in their sports and activities. Nick embodied integrity, candor and generosity. He was very mechanically inclined and an all-around excellent handyman. His astute mind and particular ways will be dearly missed.

Visitation will be held on Wednesday, April 5th, 2023 from 12pm – 3pm and at 5pm – 8pm at Forest Lawn Funeral Home, 1150 S. Dickerson Pike Rd., Goodlettsville, TN.

Another visitation will be held on Thursday, April 6th from 11am -12pm with a 12:00pm Celebration of Life service held at Parkway Baptist Church, 505 Cunniff Pkwy, Goodlettsville, TN. Interment to follow at Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens, Goodlettsville, TN.

Honored to serve as pallbearers will be Douglas Martin, Jon Martin, Luke Martin, Timm Glover, Reed Glover, Adam Bannach, Randy Shannon and Rocky Monda. Honorary Pallbearers will be members from the “Real Men’s Class” of Parkway Baptist Church.

In lieu of flowers, please consider donations to Parkway Baptist Church, the Gideons or Full Count Ministries.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.ForestLawnFuneral-Goodlettsville.com for the Martin family.