A light went out on Earth for me, the day we said goodbye, and on that day a star was born, The brightest in the sky.

Christopher R. Martin age 49, of Macon, North Carolina, departed this life on May 30, 2026, at his residence.

A memorial service will be held for Mr. Christopher Martin on Saturday, July 11, 2026, at 12:00pm in the Chapel of Boyd & Royster Funeral Services.

Christopher is survived by his wife of almost twenty-six years, Julia L. Martin; their four children, Johnathan R. Martin, Michael S. Martin, Logan T. Martin, and Emily L. Martin; his brother, Michael P. Martin; two aunts, Judy A. Meyer and Jackie L. Coppola; his uncle, Albert J. Meyer; his cousin, Thomas V. Coppola, Jr.; niece, Brynley Jade Martin; two nephews, Liam C. Martin and Ty X. Martin.

The memorial service will be live streamed via the Boyd Royster Facebook page.

Professional services entrusted to Boyd & Royster Funeral Services.