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William Michael Martin

January 12, 1950 — January 5, 2024

W. Michael Martin, Sr., age 73, of Baldwin, Georgia passed away on Friday, January 5, 2024.

Mr. Martin was born on January 12, 1950 in Habersham County, Georgia to the late James Kenneth Martin and Betty Edwards Martin In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his loving wife, Cathryn "Beth" Medlock Martin; brother, Jimmy Martin; sister, Deborah Brown. Mr. Martin was a member of Alto Baptist Church. He had retired from Mt. Vernon Mills with 48 years of loyal and dedicated service.

Survivors include his loving children and their spouses, Lori Watts and Rodney, of Baldwin; Mike Martin, Jr. and Melanie, of Cornelia; sister, Carolyn Edwards, of Clarkesville; grandchildren, Madeline Martin, Morgan Martin, Cassidy Watts Erlewine and her husband, Jacob; Tanner Watts, Chyanne Watts; and great-grandchild, Macie Erlewine.

Graveside Services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Monday, January 8, 2024 at the Yonah Memorial Gardens with Rev. Terry Rice officiating.

The family will receive friends from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Sunday, January 7, 2024 at the Whitfield Funeral Home, North Chapel.

Flowers will be accepted or memorials may be made to Alto Baptist Church, 210 B.C. Grant Road, Alto, GA 30510.

Arrangements have been entrusted to the Whitfield Funeral Homes & Crematory, North Chapel at 245 Central Avenue, Demorest, Georgia 30535. Telephone: 706-778-1700.
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Visitation

Sunday, January 7, 2024

2:00 - 4:00 pm (Eastern time)

Whitfield Funeral Home and Crematory- North Chapel

245 U.S. 441, Baldwin, GA 30511

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Visitation

Sunday, January 7, 2024

6:00 - 8:00 pm (Eastern time)

Whitfield Funeral Home and Crematory- North Chapel

245 U.S. 441, Baldwin, GA 30511

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Graveside Service

Monday, January 8, 2024

2:00 - 3:00 pm (Eastern time)

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