William Murrell Martin Obituary
With heavy hearts, we announce the death of William Murrell Martin (Newton, North Carolina), born in Spruce Pine, North Carolina, who passed away on November 7, 2020 at the age of 87. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of William Murrell Martin to pay them a last tribute.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Elmer Murrell Martin and Mary Norris Martin; and his brother Benjamin Norris Martin. He is survived by: his wife Faye Deal Martin; his children, Jill Pittman (Jeff) of Conover, Jenny Smith (Lemmie) of Claremont and Andy Martin (Lisa) of Claremont; his grandchildren, Christopher Pittman (Kristen) of Raleigh, William Pittman of Conover, Zachary Hinson of Claremont, Tracey Lail (Anthony) of Maiden and Emily Rader of Claremont; his great grandchildren, Seth Lail, Drew Lail of Maiden and Kinsley Lail of Maiden; his nephew Todd Poovey of Claremont Numerous; and his brothers-in-law, Farel Hunt of Claremont and Karl Deal (Norma) of Hilton Head, SC..
The funeral service will be held privately on Wednesday, November 11, 2020 at Burke Mortuary in Newton with Pastor Mary Miller-Zurell officiating, due to COVID-19 precautions.
