He was born September 15, 1935 in Atlanta, GA. He grew up in East Point, GA and graduated from Georgia Tech, Class of 1957. Martin was a four-year letterman on the Georgia Tech Track Team and was Captain of the 1957 Team. He received a degree from John Marshall Law School in 1961. Martin was a State Farm Insurance Agent in Duluth, GA for 43 years and was a life-long Methodist.
He is predeceased by his first wife & the mother of his children, Joy Owen Torrance; his wife Doris Davis Torrance, his mother & father and older siblings.
Martin is survived by his twin sister, Miriam Storey of Dalton, GA; His children, Michael Torrance (Nancy), Art Torrance (Mary), and Laura Torrance Flowers (Dan); His second wife's children, Marty Hazen (Kathi) and Lyn Rosemond (Tom).
Martin is collectively survived by his 7 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren and his predeceased wife Doe’s 4 grandchildren and 1 great-grandchild.
There will be a celebration of life service at Sandy Springs Chapel on January 14, 2023 at 11AM with a catered reception to follow. The family will be having a private burial at the Torrance plot at a later time.
In lieu of flowers, please make donations payable to Baranik Veterinarian Services, 1230 Satellite Blvd, Suwanee, GA 30024.
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