Tristan Tanner Martinelli, 33 of Sunset Beach, NC passed away Monday February 24, 2020. Born in Gastonia, NC he was the son of Guido A. Martinelli, III and step-mother Julia Martinelli of Sunset Beach, NC.
He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Guy and Florence Martinelli, Robert and Juantia Hilker, Bill Henderson and his mother Janet Hilker.
Along with his parents, he is survived by his brother, Guido A. Martinelli, IV and wife Christina of Sunset Beach, NC; step-grandparents, Arbie and Betty Dransfield of Union, WV and maternal grandmother, Betty Sue Henderson of Augusta, GA, along with several aunts, uncles and cousins.
He was the kindest of souls. He loved golf and the outdoors, especially the beach. He was a Boy Scout as a youngster. A graduate of Greenbrier East High School in Lewisburg, WV he later attended West Virginia University.
Following cremation, a memorial service will be held at a later date.
For those wishing to show an expression of sympathy, please donate to a charity of your choice.