Alvin Ray Martin

Alvin R. Martin, age 77, resident of Merritt died on August 8, 2021. A graveside service will be held at 11AM on Friday, August 13, 2021 at the Whortonsville Cemetery.

Alvin Ray Martin was born on March 20, 1944, in Florence, NC. He was born one of two children to Clarence E. and Katherine (Tunnell) Martin. Following his graduation from high school, Alvin enlisted in the United States Coast Guard on July 6, 1965 and was honorably discharged with the rank of Seaman (E-3) on July 3, 1969. After his military service Alvin began working for Weyerhaeuser and after many faithful years of service, he retired. Alvin will always be remembered as a gentle and loving man.

Alvin was preceded is death by his parents, Clarence and Katherine Martin and one sister, Gale Martin Dail. He is survived by: one uncle, John Tunnell, one niece, one nephew and many other relatives and friends.