William "Bill" Winston Martin
April 5, 1941 ~ November 20, 2023
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ELM CITY – William “Bill” Winston Martin, age 82, passed away on Monday, November 20, 2023. Born in Wake County, NC on April 5, 1941, he was the son of the late Macon Edward Martin, Sr. and Blanche Currin Martin. He was also preceded in death by his brothers, Macon Edward Martin, Jr. and John Milton Martin; and his sister, Shirley Martin.
Bill is survived by his wife of 63 years, Ann Rowland Martin; his sons, Wade Mitchell Martin and wife, Joy, of Rocky Mount, and Macon Todd Martin and wife, Siobhan, of Mooresville; his grandchildren, Anndria Martin Thorne (Thomas Richard), William Rowland Martin, McKenna Elizabeth Martin, Macon James Martin, and Aidan Michael Martin; and his brother, Thomas Edison Martin of Raleigh.
A Celebration of Bill’s Life will be held on Saturday, November 25, 2023, at 3:00 PM at West Haven Presbyterian Church, 1001 West Haven Blvd., Rocky Mount, NC 27803 with Pastor Tyler Williams officiating. A visitation will follow the service in the West Haven Presbyterian Church Fellowship Hall until 5:30 PM.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in Bill’s memory to West Haven Presbyterian Church, 1001 West Haven Blvd., Rocky Mount, NC 27803 or American Heart Association Eastern NC, 3131 RDU Center Drive, Suite 100, Morrisville, NC 27560.
Arrangements entrusted to Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 1130 N. Winstead Avenue, Rocky Mount, NC 27804. You may share memories and condolences with the family by visiting www.wheelerwoodlief.com.
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To Wade and the family…Lord Jesus thank you for Mr Bills life and legacy. Hug on the hurting hearts as only you can. Guide them through the hard days ahead. Amen.
It is difficult losing a loved one. We are friends with Bill’s brother Tom. We pray for comfort for all of you. The Neuse River Cycling group.
Bill Martin was a very dear friend of mine. We worked at Firestone together a long time. He will be missed. Jed Simpson, Lucama, N.C.
Ann, Wade, Todd, and family, You are all in our thoughts and prayers. Uncle William will be dearly missed. We all love you,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. Your Fireside Family
Please accept our most heartfelt sympathies for your loss… Our thoughts are with you and your family during this difficult time.
Prayers for Ann and the family. Bill was a good man.
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I was very sorry to learn today of the passing of my classmate and dear friend.
Willie was a kind gentleman whose presence was always appreciated and enjoyed by his friends.
He will be greatly missed and remembered fondly by all privileged to know him.
Tom Worth