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Silvestre Martinez

11/16/1964 - 05/17/2026

Obituary For Silvestre Martinez

SILVESTRE MARTINEZ - Age 61, of Dalton, Georgia passed away Sunday, May 17, 2026. Silvestre Martinez was born November 16, 1964. Silvestre worked at Shaw for 32 years majority of that time was located at the WM plant. He enjoyed fishing, cars, and motorcycles.

He was preceded in death by his father, Raul Martinez; mother, Maria de los Angus Ramirez Caro; and sister, Luz Rocio Martinez Ramirez. He is survived by his spouse, Holli Martinez of Dalton, GA; his sons, Bruno Sanchez of Macon, GA, and Matson Scott of Dalton; his daughters, Maura (Omar ) Martinez of Okc, OK, Tiffany (Robert) Williams of AR, Cristal Martinez of Okc; his grandchildren Aldo, Izabella, Markos, Kriztian, Natalie and Alexis of Okc, Ok, Liam, Arabella, Lilith Mae, Noah, and Itzii of Dalton, Valeria, Julian, Anthony, Emiliano, and Azul of TN; his sisters Arminda (Jose Dolores) Martinez Rodriguez of Chihuahua, MX, Simona Martinez, Alma (Umberto) Ortega, and Clementina Martinez of Tunnel Hill, GA; his brothers Francisco Martinez of Reyes, Durango, MX, Raul Martinez of Weslaco, TX, Luis Enrique (Amy) Martinez of Chatworth, GA; nieces Rosio Torres, Monica Caro, Emily Cerda of OK, Chasidi Nuller, Madison Martinez, Victoria Martinez, Gabriela Rodriguez, Yoaneli Rodriguez, and Avianan Cerda; nephews Daniel Rodriguez, Raul Martinez, Cameron Martinez, Marcos Martines, Aydon Martinez, Raul Martinez, Jr., Esteban Ramirez, Eliazar Ramirez, and other relatives and friends.

Visitation will be Friday, May 22, 2026 at 10:00 AM – 11:45 AM at Willis Funeral Home. Graveside service will be at 12 noon at West Hill Cemetery. Arrangements by Willis Funeral Home, Inc., Dalton, GA.

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I worked with him at Shaw he was a great coworker and a great person you can never forget . That smile and the way he lifted people up and make us laugh. So sorry to hear of his passing . Prayers for his family!

Jackie & Teresa Hammontree

Lifting you and the family in prayer and comfort.I'm so sorry for your loss 🙏

Beth Fox

Silvestre was the sweetest man for the few years I got to know him. He always had a smile & would do anything for anyone. He was so loved & will be missed so dearly.

Rayna griffin

I only met Sylvestre a few times but I can say he was a very kind man . Holli ive known many years I just am heart broken about it all

Jill Humphries

I am so sorry for your loss, he was always such a friendly person. Prayers for all the family.

Leticia García Zamora

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

Willis Funeral Home | Dalton, GA

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