Roy Dorough Martin, 80 of Claremont passed away quietly in the early morning hours of Saturday, March 23, 2019 at his home. Roy was born on December 21, 1938 in Chattanooga, TN. to the late Emra and Rubye Dorough Martin. He has lived in the Claremont area since 1950.
Left to cherish his memories is his loving wife of 46 years, Grace R. Sigmon Martin; a son, David and three daughters, Denisa, Debra and Lydia.
A Celebration of Roy’s Life will be held Tuesday, March 26, 11 o’clock am at the Drum Funeral Home, 509 First Avenue South, Conover, NC 28613, 828-464-3031. The family will receive friends from 10 o’clock am to 10:45. Roy will be laid to rest next to his parents at Hopewell United Methodist Church Cemetery, 2211 Hopewell Church Road in Sherrills Ford following the funeral services.
Online condolences and memories may be shared with Roy's family at www.drumfh-conover.com, who has been committed to his service arrangements.