John William Martin, 83, a resident of Troutman, N.C., and formerly of Mooresville, N.C., peacefully went to be with the Lord on May 2, 2023.
John was a salesman with the Public Service Gas Company in Statesville, N.C. He went on to serve as the Manager of the Public Service Gas Company’s office in Mooresville. He served in the National Guard and was a member of Berea Baptist Church in Mooresville. As a young man, John especially enjoyed playing softball for Shearer Presbyterian Church. He loved fishing and spending time at the beaches and outer banks. He was often heard cheering on his favorite teams, the Yankees and the Tarheels, from his favorite recliner. He loved his ice cream, oranges and Golden Oreo cookies. He had a special bond with his two dogs; they were always by his side and he was always sneaking them goodies from his meals. After losing his wife Jean, John was often heard telling those that cooked for him it’s okay but not quite like your Mamas or Jeans. He so missed his beloved wife, and they are most certainly celebrating their reunion in heaven. John was an awesome father, grandfather, brother and friend. He always enjoyed his nightly call from his brother Al. He will be greatly missed.
John was preceded in death by his wife, Jean Towell Martin; brother, Edwin Wilson Martin; brother, Lester Eugene Martin; mother, Mary Alexander Martin; and father, Smiley Wilson Martin.
He is survived by his daughter, Lori Martin Christy; son, William Brian Martin and wife Karey; daughter, Susan Martin Stutts and husband Derrick; brother, Allen Ray Martin and wife Kathy; sister-in-law,, Judy Martin; and grandchildren, Tanner, Drew, and Carly Benfield, Will and Raegan Stutts, and Audrey Martin. John is also survived by his beloved dogs, Marlee and Max.
The family will receive friends on Sunday, May 7, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Cavin-Cook Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. on Monday, May 8, at Berea Baptist Church with Pastor Joel Collette and Pastor Brian Martin officiating. Burial will follow the service at the church cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to Berea Baptist Church, 1015 River Highway, Mooresville, NC 28117.
Cavin-Cook Funeral Home & Crematory, Mooresville, is serving the Martin family. Condolences may be made to the family at www.cavin-cook.com.
I had the pleasure to know John for only a short time. In this time however I had many wonderful talks and of course meals with John. He spoke of many good times with his family. How his family has always been blessed. Sometimes he told me stories over and thats what let me know, he cherished them. He spoke of his travels and told me I should make time for those times as well. I plan to do that one day. In his travels he said some were inspired by his son and then he would tell me all about Brian’s accomplishments. He was proud of all of his children and grand children and was always concerned that they were doing well. He always
said Lori is a hard worker. She puts in too many hours. She needs to slow down some and enjoy her life. Then there was Susan who had put 20 some years in (his words) as a school teacher and he was so proud of her. He said she must like dealing with all of them kids. He would always follow-up with each story saying
they got all their good parts from Jean. (He praised Jean a lot.) Although I saw parts of him in his kids. His determination, will to keep going and of course his sharpness. I was very impressed with his memory, in comparison to mine. He was a fighter and he held his own as best he could until his last days. I loved his straight forward honesty. I never had to wonder how he felt about anything.
He was very good to me. John loved his food and he told me all the good places to check out. I’ll be visiting them one day in his honor. It was an honor to get to know this family through helping John. Little did he know I needed him in my life, not like he needed me but together things were a little better for both of us. I will be forever grateful for my opportunity. I’m glad John is no longer suffering from the pains of this old world. Rest in Peace John.