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Obituary For Jerry Martin, Sr.
Mr. Jerry Edward Martin, Sr. passed on Wednesday, October 14, 2022, at the Durham VA Medical Center . His funeral service will be held on Friday, October 21, 2022 at 1:30 pm at Union Memorial United Methodist Church, 1012 E. Gate City Blvd., Greensboro, NC. The visitation will begin at 1:00 pm. Burial will follow at Lakeview Memorial Park.
Mr. Jerry Edward Martin, Sr. of Whitsett, NC and long-time resident of Greensboro, NC was born on August 8, 1930 to the late Carl and Bethania Martin in Kernersville, NC. Jerry was blessed to be 1 of 11 children as a triplet with Evelyn and John. He attended local schools of Forsyth County and graduated from Carver High School in 1951. Jerry entered the Air Force branch of the United State Military and served for approximately 4 years with honorable discharge. In 1954, he entered North Carolina A&T State University and graduated in 1958.
After graduation, he started his career at the T.E. Neal Power Plant at the University and served 33 years until his retirement in 1991. Through God’s providence and his mother’s hospitalization at Kate B. Reynolds Hospital, he was introduced to Nurse Miss Sadie Givens in 1958. After a courtship and developed love, they were married in Charlotte, NC in 1961. During their marriage, they were blessed with two sons, Jerry II and Jonathan. By 1963, Jerry established his home church affiliation at Union Memorial United Methodist Church. Jerry was a faithful member at Union for almost 60 years. His service and contributions included Chairman of the United Methodist Men; Chairman of the Trustees Board and Finance Committee member; member of the Chancel Choir; and he received a United Methodist Men’s Award for the NC Western Conference. He enjoyed bowling, traveling with his family, good cuisine, and never met a stranger.
He is survived by his wife Reverend Sadie Givens Martin of Whitsett, NC; his son Jerry Martin II of Conyers, GA; his son Jonathan (Liena) Martin of Greensboro, NC; his sister Claudette Kelly of Durham, NC; and his brother John Edgar Martin, Sr. of Burgaw, NC. His surviving in-laws are Mrs. Elnora Alexander of Elberton, GA; Mrs. Mary Connor of Charlotte, NC; Mr. Eli Givens of Charlotte, NC; and Mrs. Barbara Martin of Kernersville, NC. He is also survived by numerous cousins, nieces, nephews, and other family and friends.
A Dear One has gone from us, There is a vacant chair. But God who has bereaved us, Will place his Angel there. To help us bear our sorrow, our anguish, grief, and pain, For on that great tomorrow, We will meet again.
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Mark Vande Kerkhoff sent Calming Comfort Bouquet for Jerry Martin, Sr. - October 20, 2022
Dearest Martin Family, May our Lord's peace that passes all understanding saturate your souls. Our deepest sympathies and prayers. The Vande Kerkhoff Family
Loritta Norman planted 5 trees in memory of Jerry Martin, Sr. . - October 22, 2022
Adine Mable-Lee planted 10 trees in memory of Jerry Martin, Sr. . - October 21, 2022
Marcia E Jones-Pisi planted 5 trees in memory of Jerry Martin, Sr. . - October 20, 2022
To the Martin family. Please except my deepest condolences and prayers of comfort for your heavy hearts. May God surround you with his perfect peace and love. 🌹
To the Martin family your husband and father was such a sweet gentle man he was always smiling so friendly he will be missed. Rev Martin and the rest of the family just know we are here for y'all if you need anything. Love always Deacon Larry and Kaye McCain and Alexis.
To the family of Brother Jerry,His gentle heart, warm spirit and kindness will truly be missed. Earth's loss is truly Heaven's gain. With love Marilyn Johnsie Nellie Samantha Alvin Jazz and the children
To the Martin family. The strength and the power of God will provide you with all the comfort needed to help you through this very difficult time. Our deepest sympathy to the Martin family. JerryII, we are always here for you--- a shoulder to lean on when you need it.
Your very dear friends Belinda and Moses Jacobs
To the family of Jerry Martin.With each new day may PEACE find a place in your hearts. As you walk through this time of loss, may you know that the Lord walks with you and he will comfort you. – May God bless All of you. Blessings, Janice Whitted
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