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Obituary For Raymond Early Martin
Raymond E. Martin, 83, of Davenport Fl, passed away on October 4, 2025 at Advent Hospital in Davenport Florida.
Raymond was born on April 7, 1942 in Martinsville, Virginia to the late Reverend George W. Martin and Missie Morrison. He was a previous member of Pilgrim Missionary Baptist Church in Martinsville, Va.
Raymond graduated from Albert Harris High School and later joined the United States Army. After serving, he later became employed with American Furniture and later moved to DuPont. He worked at DuPont for 33 years where he later retired.
Those to cherish his memory include his wife Joan H. Martin, his daughter, Sarina M. Alexander, his grandsons, Noah and Nevin Alexander, his godchild, Nikia Witcher and family and friends.
Raymond was very compassionate about helping others. He loved to travel and see new places along with fishing, so he could catch the big one!
A visitation service will be held on Friday, October 10, 2025, @ 12:30 p.m. with the funeral service at 1 p.m. at the C.R.V. Memorial Chapel at Hairston Funeral Home, 301 Fayette St., Martinsville with Bishop James R. Perkins, Presiding and Elder Marvin Slade, Eulogist. Interment will follow at Carver Memorial Gardens, 869 Parkway Dr., Martinsville, Va.
A public visitation will be held on Thursday, October 9, 2025, at Hairston Funeral Home from 1pm to 5pm. Live streaming of the funeral service will be available at Hairston Funeral Home live via Facebook.
Courteous, efficient and dependable services provided by Hairston Funeral Home.
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Sending my condolences to Joan and Serena for the loss of their husband and father. I know Raymond will be miss deeply. He was such a kind and thoughtful person.
We are Sorry to Hear of your Loss, We are Sending our Condolences and Praying that God will Strengthen, Surround and Comfort you in your Season of Grief. The Life Society, Hazel W. Spencer, President
Sorry to hear of your Loss, Sending Condolences and Sympathy to the family. Raymond was a very nice and easy going person, he always willing to help you.
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Raymond was a true friend and classmate.
My heart goes out to you and your family. Raymond was such a kind and gentle man. He was always willing to help. His kindness will never be forgotten. I will miss you my friend.
So sorry to hear this news. Raymond was a true friend and will be sadly missed. I had many memories working together at Dupont with he and Joan. RIP my good friend.
I'm so sorry to hear about the loss of your father! My condolences to you and your family. He was a very kind hearted person...cherish the fond memories that you had together 🙏🏾 🪖 🎖❤️🤍💙
Raymond was a true neighbor abd friend. I helped him to keep his lawn equipment, pressure washer going. He helped me with chores abround my house.
Joan and the family of Raymond Martin you have our deepest sympathy. Peter and Willie Mae Harris
Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.
