Thomas Wayne Martin's Obituary
Thomas Wayne Martin, 77, of Cornelius, NC died August 25, 2012 at Presbyterian Hospital in Charlotte, NC. He was born In Myrtle Beach, SC to the late Frederick and Thelma Martin. He was a graduate of Myrtle Beach High School and served in the US Navy.
Survivors include his wife of 53 years, Anne Blackwell Martin; son Thomas Wayne “Chip” Martin and wife Ana of Tampa, FL; daughters Lois Johnson and husband Burt of Denver, NC and Jane Dupree and husband David of Cornelius, NC. He had 7 grandchildren; Matthew and Gabriel Martin, Tyler and Parker Johnson, and Banks, Carmen and Britton Dupree.
He is preceded in death by his brothers, Freddy Martin and Chubby Martin.
Tommy was a member of Murrells Inlet United Methodist Church. He loved Myrtle Beach and all the memories he had of growing up there and living there most of his life. He enjoyed watching all his grandchildren play sports and watching ACC sports. He was a big part of our lives and will be missed.
Memorials may be made to the American Lung Association, 1301 Pennsylvania Ave. NW, Suite 800, Washington, DC 20004 or the charity of your choice.
A private family service was held.
James Funeral Home, Huntersville, NC is serving the family. www.jamesfuneralhomelkn.com
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