Roy Edwin Martin, age 69, of Lawrenceville, Georgia passed away on Friday, September 22, 2023. Edwin was born in Columbus, Georgia on December 30, 1953 to the late Elouise Terry Martin and RV Martin, Sr.
Edwin as everyone knew him was a Jordan Vocational High School graduate. He faithfully served his country in the United States Air Force. Edwin worked for the Bass Pro Shop in Lawrenceville, Georgia for many years. He enjoyed the great outdoors, especially fishing and hunting. One of his favorite passed times was enjoying the NASCAR races. Edwin was a loving brother, dad, grandfather and uncle who will be greatly missed by all who knew and especially loved him.
He is survived by his daughter, Donna Martin (Jamie) Putnam; brothers: James (Rita) Martin and Stanley Martin; granddaughter Kaycee Putnam; and numerous nieces, nephews and other family members.
A visitation for Edwin will be held Saturday, September 30, 2023 from 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM in the St. Elmo Room at Striffler-Hamby Mortuary, 4071 Macon Rd, Columbus, Georgia 31907. A graveside service with military honors will occur Tuesday, October 3, 2023 at 11:00 AM at Ft Mitchell National Cemetery, 553 Highway 165, Fort Mitchell, Alabama 36875.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.shcolumbus.com for the Martin family.
