Andrew Glenn Martin Sr.

Mr. Andrew Glenn Martin Sr. age 92, of Griffin, passed away on Friday, February 26, 2021 at his residence. Mr. Martin was born in Griffin on September 13, 1928. He was the son of the late James Martin and Lucy Polk Martin. He was retired from Hubbard Company where he was a manufacturing Rep. He loved his family and friends and enjoyed spending time with them at his vacation homes in Savannah and Blairsville. He always loved watching Georgia Football with his daughter, Dale and whoever cared to join them. He was preceded in death by his wife, Geraldine Martin. Mr. Martin was a proud veteran of the United States Marines. During his years in the service he served in Parris Island, SC and Cherry Point NC. He was a member of the Marine Corp League and served as commander in the American Legions Post 15. Mr. Martin was active in his community where he was involved in many civic organizations. He was a member of the Elks Lodge and Moose Lodge, the Griffin Jaycees, where he served as president, charter member of the Lion’s Club, and participated in the Spalding County Centennial Celebration in 1951. During the Holiday’s you could find Mr. Martin ringing the bell for the Salvation Army where he became a familiar face at the Sock Shop. Mr. Martin was a faithful member of the First Baptist Church where he was a member of the Bolton Sunday School Class. Survivors include his daughter and her companion, Dale Martin Carlisle and Steve Levi; son, Andrew Glenn Martin Jr.; grandchildren, Michele Martin Leber (Matthew), Andrew W. Martin (Solida); great-grandchildren, Lucus Leber, Kensington Leber; cousins, Betty Jean and Curtin Burrell; companion, Barbara Ryan; and caregiver, Amy Jo Ragon; other family also survive. Private funeral services for Mr. Andrew Glenn Martin will be held on Thursday in the chapel of Haisten McCullough Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Oak Hill Cemetery with military honors. Everyone that is attending will be required to wear a mask and observe social distancing.