Citadel Alumni Obituaries

The Reverend Roy Raymond Martin, Jr., of Pelham, AL, passed away Saturday,
February 23, 2013, at Columbiana Health and Rehabilitation LLD, in
Columbiana, AL. He was 89. Ray was preceded in death by his parents, Roy
Raymond Martin, Sr. and Daisy Martin; and sisters, Martha Martin and Shirley
Martin Temple. He was born in Charleston, SC on May 12, 1923, and was
baptized, licensed and ordained to preach in the old, historical First
Baptist Church, Charleston. Ray was a graduate of Charleston High School,
The Citadel in Charleston, and the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary in
Louisville, KY. He was a U.S. Army Veteran of World War II and served within
the occupational forces as Public Welfare Chief, Kagawa Military Government
Team, Kagawa Perfecture, Takamatsu, and Shikoku, Japan. In addition, he
served as Chaplain to the military Government Team. He was discharged
November 30, 1947. Ray served in several churches in South Carolina: Folly
Beach Baptist Church, North Baptist Church, and Isle of Palms Baptist
Church. He retired from the Federal Government in 1987 after 19 years of
service as a conciliator. He loved working with computers and music. He was
a member of Dawson Memorial Baptist Church in Homewood, AL and sang in the
Dawsonaires Choir. Ray is survived by his wife of 62 years, Marie Anderson
Martin; son, Roy Raymond Martin III (Carmen) and granddaughter Hannah; son,
John Martin (Eliza) and granddaughter Victoria of Boston, MA; and
grandchildren, Emma, Sophie and Wynn Martin of Pigeon Forge, TN. Ray was a
loving and compassionate person and will be greatly missed. The Celebration
of Ray’s Life was Monday, February 25, 2013 at Ridout’s Southern Heritage
Funeral Home in Pelham, AL. Dr. Bill Johnston from Dawson Memorial Baptist
Church officiated. Burial, Tuesday, February 26, 2013 at Bonaventure
Cemetery, Savannah, GA. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to The
Salvation Army or a charity of your choice . The family gives special thanks
to the staff at Columbiana Health and Rehab for making Ray’s last days on
earth comfortable. The compassion and care given to Ray and his family are
greatly appreciated. Visit our guestbook at www.legacy.com/obituaries/
charleston.

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