David William Martin
October 18, 1952 ~ October 13, 2022
Resided in:
Candler, NC North Carolina
David William Martin, 69, passed away Thursday, October 13, 2022.
Mr. Martin was born October 18, 1952, in Rock Hill, SC, to the late Col. Delbert William Martin and Lillian Edna Warren Martin.
He served nine years with the US Army Reserves and he was a member of Good News Baptist Church.
He is survived by his two daughters, Candy Martin Chambers (Sean) and Kimberly Nicole Fay (Frank); four grandchildren, James Eli Chambers, William Grant Michel, Destiny LoRay Chambers and Madelyn Claire Michel, a sister, Sandra Jean Butler (Delbert), a niece Stacey Butler Long (Mark), great-nieces and nephew, Jackie, Caroline and Jesse, and numerous cousins. He is also survived by Jennifer Conley (Mark) whom he considered as a daughter and Lydia and Sophia Bettancourt whom he considered as granddaughter.
Funeral services will be at 5:00 p.m. Wednesday, October 19, 2022, in the Patton Avenue chapel of Groce Funeral Home with Pastor Steve Smith officiating. Interment will be at 10:00 a.m. Thursday at Piney Mountain United Methodist Church Cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 4:00 – 5:00 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home.
Services
Visitation: October 19, 2022 4:00 pm - April 28, 2025 5:00 pm
Room: Chapel
Groce Funeral Home - Patton Ave.
1401 Patton Ave.
Asheville, NC 28806
(828)252-3535
http://www.grocefuneralhome.com
Funeral Service: October 19, 2022 5:00 pm
Groce Funeral Home - Patton Ave.
1401 Patton Ave.
Asheville, NC 28806
(828)252-3535
http://www.grocefuneralhome.com
Burial:
Piney Mountain UM Church Cemetery
14 Piney Mountain Church Rd.
Candler, NC 28715
(828)667-3031
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We offer our deepest condolences to David’s family and friends. He was a bright spot in our day, and will be missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with you, and hope you find peace in the coming days.