Otis "OJ" Junior Martin Obituary in Madison at Perry-Spencer Madison

Obituary For Otis "OJ" Junior Martin

Otis “OJ” Junior Martin, 78, of Stoneville, NC passed Wednesday, September 28, 2022. Public viewing will be held from 1:00 p.m.-7:30 p.m., Wednesday, October 5, 2022, at Perry-Spencer Funeral Home, Madison, NC. The family will receive friends 12:30 p.m. – 1:00 p.m., Thursday, October 6, 2022, in the Mary D. Perry Memorial Chapel at Perry-Spencer Funeral Home, Madison, NC with the service beginning at 1:00 p.m. Burial will follow at Stoneville Community Cemetery located at 187 Joyce Farm Road, Stoneville, NC.

Otis Junior “OJ” Martin, a native of Rockingham County, was born January 29, 1944, in Mayodan, NC to the late Lewis and Della Dalton Martin. He departed this earthly life on Wednesday, September 28, 2022, at UNC Memorial Hospital in Chapel Hill, NC, surrounded by his loving family.

He graduated from the former Charles Drew High School in the Class of 1963. A veteran of the United States Army, he served during the Vietnam era at Fort Davis, Panama. He achieved the rank of Sergeant and was awarded medals for marksmanship and meritorious conduct before his honorable discharge.

After service to his country, Otis began his career in textiles as a machine operator at Fieldcrest Mills before becoming a supervisor at Macfield Texturing, Inc. The leadership abilities that had gained him the rank of Sergeant were instrumental in his being chosen one of “Macfield’s Best” in 1988. He retired from his position as plant manager after 33 years of employment with Macfield/Unifi.

Otis continued to work even after retirement. For 14 years, his agricultural knowledge and love of gardening were displayed in his work as a member of the staff at Tuttle’s Berry Farm in Stoneville, NC. He often cultivated gardens in his own backyard and loved to share the fruits and vegetables he had grown with neighbors, friends and family. He loved NASCAR racing and was a devoted fan of the UNC Tar Heels.

In addition to his parents, Otis was preceded in death by two sisters; Beatrice M. Smith and Virginia M. Reynolds, and two brothers; David M. Martin and Sylvester R. Martin.

Otis leaves to cherish his memories: beloved wife of 54 years, Ruby C. Martin; son, Anthony Martin of Kernersville, NC; daughter, LaTina Martin of Garner, NC; grandsons, Parker Martin of Ann Arbor, MI and Khalon Martin of Kernersville, NC; sister, Arlene M. Scales (Carl) of Stoneville, NC; sisters-in-law, Mary D. Martin and Beatrice Martin, both of Madison, NC, and Margaret C. Martin (Joe Louis) of Stoneville, NC; brother-in-law, Aaron Dalton (Judy) of Stoneville, NC and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and dear friends.

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Prayers for you in the loss of your loved one. Allie the peace of God to be your comfort. With love and prayers, Cornelia and family

Thinking of you at this difficult time. Praying God will comfort your family as you go through this special time in your life. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Love Charlie and Gail Hairston &family.

Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted.(Matthew 5:4). Thinking of you and your family during the loss of your loved one and keeping you in prayer. Shelia Lassiter

LaTina and The Martin Family, Our thoughts and prayers are with you all today and the days to come. Praying that God will comfort you all during this difficult time. Kenya Hart and Family

So sorry for your loss he was a great man prayers to your family.

My prayers go out to the Martin family.
Samantha Moore

Sending my condolences to the entire family...so sorry to hear of the passing of OJ..he was such a great neighbor and been in the neighborhood so long I always considered him family ...he will truly be missed.. keeping you all lifted in prayer deepest sympathy on behalf of the Sharoe family love you all IdaBelle

Ruby, I'm so sorry to hear of otis passing. I worked with him a you at plant 5 many years ago. My God give you comfort in your time of grief. Dennis Fagge

Mr. Martin was my neighbor for most of my life, I am deeply saddened for the family and send my most heart felt condolences. God please cover this family during the time of bereavement.

Otis was one nice man! I got to know him through my brother (Scott) and sister-in-law (Caroline) at Tuttle's Farm. My dad loved to talk to Otis. That was always the highlight to him anytime we went to the farm. My thoughts are with his family. There will never be but one Otis! Anne Lineberry

Latina and family, We are deeply sorry for your loss. Thinking of you during this difficult time and keeping all of you in our thoughts and prayers. Martin Brower - Garner Team

I am so sorry to hear of the passing of OJ. He was such a nice person. The family will be in my prayers. Stephanie Miller

Ruby, I am so sorry to hear of Otis' passing. Henry & I thought the world of you both. My prayers are to you for the coming days. Love, Paulette Hailey