Obituary: JOHN HARVEY MARTIN

By ADMIN-RAS | Published September 8, 2023 | No Comments

John Harvey Martin, born September 15, 1941, entered into eternal rest Tuesday, September 5, 2023, at the home of his sister.

A Memorial Service will be held at 5 p.m. Saturday, September 9, 2023, at Colonial Funeral Home Stokes Chapel. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service, beginning at 4 p.m., and all other times at the home of Shelby Williams. Inurnment will follow at the Amos Cemetery.

Harvey was a life-long resident of Stokes County. He was a faithful member of Sandy Ridge Christian Church and was a caregiver to many throughout the years. He was a retired farmer, loved gardening and sharing vegetables. His favorite pastime was dancing and hanging out with friends. Harvey was the community handyman; pruning shrubbery, mowing lawns, mulching flower beds, taking care of the church grounds, and de-cluttering homes. He also provided transportation as needed for close friends. He was a good country cook. His stewed potatoes, fried apples, pintos, cornbread were lip-smacking good. He will be remembered for his dry sense of humor, deep chuckle, and brief comment “Y-E-A-H.” Harvey loved his family. What a celebration and reunion when he met up with family who predeceased him.

Harvey was preceded in death by his parents, Frank Porter Martin and Lottie Ethel Joyce Martin; brothers, Odell, Russell, and Glenn Martin; sisters and brothers-in-law, Mozelle (Sam) Amos, Mattie Ruth (Alan) Neal, Barbara (J.D.) Williams, Judy (Melvin Gary) Shelton and Patricia “Pat” Martin Carter; brother-in-law, Daniel Williams; niece, Shannon Shelton, and many uncles, aunts, cousins and friends.

Survivors include sisters, Shelby Williams, Marie Knight (Mike), and Dot Carter (Bobby); sister-in-law, Ann Martin, and several nieces, nephews, great-nieces and nephews, and a host of friends.

A register will be available at the funeral home during normal business hours for those who would like to come by to pay their respect and sign the register.

Memorials may be made to the Sandy Ridge Christian Church, P.O. Box 152, Sandy Ridge, NC 27046 or the Amos Cemetery Fund, c/o Vivian Lester, 3212 Amostown Rd, Sandy Ridge, NC 27046.

Colonial Funeral Home Stokes Chapel in Sandy Ridge is serving the family.

Online condolences may be offered at www.colonialfh.net.

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