John Martin Underwood, 75, met his loving Savior on August 1st, 2023. He was born and raised in Fayetteville, NC. His parents were Walter and Edith Underwood and he was the fourth of their five children.
He worked for Dixie Yarns / Masland Carpets for over 38 years. He took pride in his work both on the job and at home, always ensuring he would be in the running for the neighborhood “yard of the month”. He leaves behind a legacy of love for God, country, family, the ocean, Jimmy Buffett, the Carolina Tar Heels, and the United States Marine Corps. Never meeting a stranger, he always had a friendly smile and a joke for anyone willing to listen.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Walter and Edith Underwood and sister, Betty Davis.
Surviving are his loving wife of 56 years, Joyce Underwood; son, Shawn (Carrie) Underwood; daughter, Shelly (Russ) Robertson; 4 grandchildren, Avery Underwood, Lilly Underwood, Zack (Katie) Robertson and Regan (Cody) Rhinehart; 5 great-grandchildren, Clayton, Walker and Carly Robertson; Nolan and Olivia Rhinehart; brother, James Underwood; and sisters Janie Stormer and Lynette Steponik.
Visitation will be from 4 to 6 PM on Sunday, August 6, 2023 at the funeral home.
Funeral Services will be at 12 Noon on Monday, August 7, 2023 at Silverdale Baptist Church Bonny Oaks Main Sanctuary with Pastor Randy Thomas. Burial will follow at Chattanooga National Cemetery with military honors.
Pallbearers are Tim Patrick, Zack Robertson, Jeff Smith, Jack Johnson, Avery Underwood and Chet Carney. Honorary Pallbearers will be Doug Woolweaver, Tom Leisure, Joe Moon, Ricky Crook, Joe Orosz, and Alan Walden.
Memorial donations may be made to Silverdale Baptist Academy at https://www.silverdaleba.org/give/ways-to-give.
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