March 1, 62,
Danny Ray Martin, 62, passed away on Wednesday, March 1, 2017 at Wayne UNC Hospital.
Danny was born in Wayne County on July 16, 1954 to the late Hubert and Nina Hughes Martin. He proudly served our country in the United States Air Force and retired as a Master Sergeant after 23 years of service. Danny’s valor and skill was recognized with numerous decorations.
Graveside services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, March 5, 2017 at Pineview Cemetery in Seven Springs with Rev. Barry House officiating. The family will receive friends immediately following the service at the graveside.
Danny is survived by his daughter, Stefanie Smart and husband Tim of Easley, SC; son, Phillip Martin and wife Christine of Kannapolis; sister, Judy Carmack of Goldsboro; six grandchildren and one great-grandchild.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a daughter, Heather Martin; brothers, Hubert Alton Martin and Robert Martin.