Arthur Glenn Martin, 90, of Ellerbe, passed away on Sunday, Oct. 18, 2026 at Richmond County Hospice Haven, surrounded by his loving family.
Arthur was born in Richmond County on Jan. 14, 1936 to the late Boyce Albert and Maggie Lena Perkins Martin.
He owned and operated M&M Appliance Service. He was a member of Rockingham Wesleyan Church for over 70 years and later in life attended Sweet Haven Church. He loved the Lord, his church family and loved to make people happy.
Arthur had a mountain home in Dillsboro, he often made trips in the fall with church groups and family. He especially enjoyed the trips to the mountains and the beach camping. He loved the outdoors, whether golfing, fishing or working in his pristine yard, he was most often found outside.
Breakfast at the Holiday Restaurant was his favorite, as a time to enjoy good food and good company. He spent several years learning the style of Bob Ross and gave many paintings to friends over the years. Arthur also had a deep love for Christmas, he went over the top with colorful decorations.
Along with his parents, Arthur was preceded in death by his wife of 50 years, Doris Turner Martin; his second wife, Marion Martin; step-granddaughter Angie; and brother-in-law, Jenning Turner.
Those left to cherish his memory are his children, Mike Martin (Susan), Glenda Cody (Kevin), Sherry Cooper (Elijah) and Gerry Martin (Vickie); grandchildren, Beth Turner, David Martin, Chris McCormick (Donna), Andrew McCormick, Matthew Cooper (Brandi), Mark Cooper (Angie), Ben Cooper (Cameron) and Jacob Martin; great-grandchildren, Dakota, McKayla, Addison, Bailey (Becca), Luke, Chase, Jayden, Kyleigh, Mylie, Emma, Ella, Rachel, Waylon, Autumn, Aubrey, Leighton, Lucas, Laine Gray and Landon; step-great-grandchildren, Kelsey, Ashton and Kaycee; great-great- grandchildren, Haisley, Brynlee and Davori; step-great-great grandchild, Levi; brother, Johnny Martin (Norma); sister-in-law, Angela Salome; and a great-great-grandson, Korbyn, to welcome soon; and special caregivers Janie Boyle and Lydia Mabe.
A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, Nov. 7, 2026 at 3 p.m. at Rockingham Wesleyan Church with the Rev. Bob Scott, the Rev. Kane McKenzie and the Rev. Johnny Stogner officiating. The family will receive friends for visitation from 1:45 to 2:45 p.m. prior to the service.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to Richmond County Hospice Haven.
Online condolences can be made at carterfuneral.net.
