Bobby Delaney Martin

02/15/1955 - 11/15/2020

Obituary For Bobby Delaney Martin

Bobby Martin, 65, of Ridgeway, VA, departed this life on Sunday, November 15, 2020 at VCU Medical Center, Richmond, VA. He was born in Martinsville, VA on February 15, 1955, the son of Charity Edwards Martin and the late Price Cornelius Martin.

Bobby was a 1973 graduate of George Washington Carver High School. He attended Bibleway Greater Assurance Ministries. He was a former trumpet player for the group the Untouchables.

Bobby leaves to cherish his memory, his wife, Annie Brown Martin of Martinsville, VA; his mother, Charity Edwards Martin of Ridgeway, VA; one son, Bobby Helms of Fieldale, VA; five brothers, Larry (Pam) Martin of Richmond, VA, Dennis Martin, Bishop Randy (Daisy) Martin, and Derrick Martin all of Martinsville, VA, and Terry Martin of Stuart, VA; grandchildren; and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

A graveside service will be held on Saturday, November 21, 2020 at 1 p.m. at the Redd Family Cemetery, Ridgeway, VA, with Bishop Randy Martin, Eulogist. A visitation will be held on Friday, November 20, 2020 from 5 p.m. until 9 p.m., at the Bibleway Greater Assurance Ministries, 155 Moses Moore Drive, Bassett, VA. A public viewing will be held on Friday, November 20, 2020 at Hairston Funeral Home between the hours of 12 p.m. until 3 p.m. when the remains will be transported to the church. Other times, the family will be receiving friends at the home of his mother, Charity Martin, 753 Wagon Trail, Ridgeway, VA. In accordance with the CDC and the Governors mandate, a face covering and social distancing is required.

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Guest Book

I know you all probably don't remember me but I send my deepest sympathy .I knew Bobby back in the days. Sophia Dianne Martin from then Blue Creek.

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Charity, Dennis, and family: We are sorry to hear about Bobby. Our prayers are with you that the Lord will surround you with his love, comfort, hope, and peace during this time and in the days ahead. In Deepest Sympathy, George Washington Carver High School, Class of 1972

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We are so sorry to hear of Bobby's passing. Charity please know our thoughts and prayers are with you & your family. Love, Cynthia & Eddie Minter & Becki Littles & Family

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So sorry for your Loss... prayers going up...With Love and sympathy. The Via family and Karen Penn ... B922e

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We had some fun times growing up. Gonna miss you cuz.jnaka55

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So sorry to hear of your Loss, Sending condolences and a Heartfelt prayer that God's presence will bring Comfort to you and your Family. The Life Society, Hazel W. Spencer, President.

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Charity, Randy, and family, we are saddened to hear of the loss of Bobby. We are keeping you in our thoughts and prayers that God will comfort, and sustain you through this difficult time. Love you. Hillard and Sabena

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Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.

- Hairston Funeral Home | Martinsville, VA