He is survived by his step-son Ricky Banks; brothers Melvin J. Martin of New Bern and Bobby R. Martin of Washington, NC; sisters Melinda M. Reynolds of New Bern, Marie Martin of New Bern, and Elizabeth Martha Hiatt of Pamlico, NC: special niece Melinda Cheryl Hiatt; his aid Carol Wallace; and his dog Katie Mae.
Funeral service will be 2:00 pm, Saturday, July 25, 2015 at Cotten Funeral Home Chapel. Family will receive friends 6:00 – 8:00 pm, Friday, July 24, 2015 at Cotten Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will be at Bridgeton Cemetery.
Arrangements are by Cotten Funeral Home and Crematory. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.cottenfuneralhome.com.