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Kenneth Alexander “Ken” Martin

Birth	:	14 Feb 1914 Liberty, Randolph County, North Carolina, USA
Death	:	7 Oct 2006 Greensboro, Guilford County, North Carolina, USA
Burial	:	Fairview Cemetery, Liberty, Randolph County, USA
Coordinate	:	35.8516998, -79.5761032
Description	:	46. KENNETH11 ALEXANDER, JR. MARTIN (JAMES ALEXANDER10 MARTIN, KENNETH ALEXANDER9, ALLEN8, JOHN7, CAPT. MARTIN6 JOHN, JOHN5 MARTIN, DONALD4, DONALD MACGILLE3, TAOS2, ANGUS1) was born February 18, 1914 in Liberty, Randolph County, NC, and died October 09, 2006 in Greensboro, Randolph County, NC. He married (1) DOROTHY JOHNSON. She was born in Pittsboro, N.C. He married (2) JOANN CREECH PARKER. Notes for KENNETH ALEXANDER, JR. MARTIN: Last known in Liberty, N.C. according to a letter from his father to Frocie in 1929. Found on the 1920 Liberty, Randolph County, NC census. He was a member of... Read More	46. KENNETH11 ALEXANDER, JR. MARTIN (JAMES ALEXANDER10 MARTIN, KENNETH ALEXANDER9, ALLEN8, JOHN7, CAPT. MARTIN6 JOHN, JOHN5 MARTIN, DONALD4, DONALD MACGILLE3, TAOS2, ANGUS1) was born February 18, 1914 in Liberty, Randolph County, NC, and died October 09, 2006 in Greensboro, Randolph County, NC. He married (1) DOROTHY JOHNSON. She was born in Pittsboro, N.C. He married (2) JOANN CREECH PARKER. Notes for KENNETH ALEXANDER, JR. MARTIN: Last known in Liberty, N.C. according to a letter from his father to Frocie in 1929. Found on the 1920 Liberty, Randolph County, NC census. He was a member of the board of education in Liberty. His obituary below: Kenneth A. Martin LIBERTY — Mr. Kenneth Alexander Martin, 92, died Saturday, Oct. 7, 2006, at Moses Cone Hospital in Greensboro. A funeral service will be conducted at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 10, at First Baptist Church of Liberty with the Rev. Brian Mann officiating. Burial will follow at Fairview Cemetery. He was born Feb. 18, 1914 , in Randolph County to the late James Alexander and Fannie Belle Coward Martin . Mr. Martin was a devoted and dedicated lifetime member of First Baptist Church of Liberty where he was a former deacon and Sunday school teacher. He was a graduate of Liberty School and attended Wake Forest University. Mr. Martin was the former president and sales manager of Liberty Furniture Co. which was founded in 1910 by his father and uncle. He continued in this capacity until his retirement in 1980 and he earned the recognition of his peers when he was selected as a director to Southern Furniture Manufacturers Association from 1967 until 1970. Until his death he was serving in an advisory position on the board of the Liberty Security Bank. Mr. Martin was also a former member and president of the Board of Liberty Savings and Loan Association and of the Randolph County Board of Education, a former member of the Liberty School Advisory Board, former chairman and board member of First Union of Liberty, and former member and president of Liberty Rotary Club. He was preceded in death by his first wife of 49 years, Dorothy J. Martin of Pittsboro. Also preceding in death were sisters, Hazel Dow and Thelma Frazier, and brothers, James Martin, Dewitt Martin, Garrett Martin, Coda Martin and Durwood Martin. Mr. Martin is survived by his wife, JoAnn Martin; daughters, Ann Marie Martin of Greensboro, Janice Jackson and husband, Frank of Atlanta, Ga.; stepdaughter, Wendy Klutz and husband, John of Wallburg; stepson, Jimmy Parker Jr. and wife, Crystal of Liberty; sister, Gladys Burch of Birmingham, Ala.; granddaughters, Jennifer Bloodworth and husband, Matt, Dorothy J. Taylor and husband, Michael; step granddaughters, Olivia Klutz, Katie Parker and Sydnie Parker; step grandsons, Jimmy Parker III and Hayden Parker; numerous nieces and nephews. He loved life and enjoyed it fully. He was devoted to his family, his church, and his community. He will be remembered for his generosity to everyone he encountered in life. He will be missed tremendously. The family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 9 at Loflin Funeral Home of Liberty and at other times at the home. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the First Baptist Church of Liberty Scholarship Fund or The James and Margaret Martin Scholarship Fund, P.O. Box 4482, Liberty, N. C. 27298. Loflin Funeral Home of Liberty is assisting the family. (BJ) Notes for DOROTHY JOHNSON: From husband's obituary. (BJ) Notes for JOANN CREECH PARKER: From Randolph County library. (BJ) Children of KENNETH ALEXANDER and DOROTHY JOHNSON are: i. ANN MARIE12 MARTIN. Notes for ANN MARIE MARTIN: From her father's obituary. (BJ) ii. JANICE MARTIN, m. FRANK JACKSON. Notes for JANICE MARTIN: From her father's obituary. (BJ) Notes for FRANK JACKSON: From Kenneth Martin's obituary which says they live in Atlanta. (BJ)

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Where is Kenneth Alexander “Ken” Martin's memorial?
Kenneth Alexander “Ken” Martin's memorial is located at: Fairview Cemetery, Liberty, Randolph County, USA.
When did Kenneth Alexander “Ken” Martin death?
Kenneth Alexander “Ken” Martin death on 7 Oct 2006 in Greensboro, Guilford County, North Carolina, USA
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Latitude: 35.8516998
Longitude: -79.5761032

Family Members:

Parent

James Alexander Martin

(1876 - 1964)

Fannie Belle Coward Martin

(1878 - 1958)

Spouse

Dorothy Pearl Johnson Martin

(1913 - 1986)

Siblings

James Thayer Martin

(1903 - 1984)

Thelma J Martin Frazier

(1907 - 1996)

Hazel I. Martin Dow

(1910 - 1987)

Durwood Wilson Martin

(1912 - 1974)

Melvin DeWitt Martin

(1921 - 1998)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Fairview Cemetery
Liberty, Randolph County, USA
Coordinate: 35.8516998, -79.5761032

2. Amos Grove Cemetery
Liberty, Randolph County, USA
Coordinate: 35.8546982, -79.5871964

3. Saint Stephen Memorial Gardens
Liberty, Randolph County, USA
Coordinate: 35.8550750, -79.5877970

4. Bethany United Methodist Church Cemetery #2
Liberty, Randolph County, USA
Coordinate: 35.8430060, -79.5948160

5. Liberty Grove Methodist Church Cemetery
Liberty, Randolph County, USA
Coordinate: 35.8733140, -79.5709950

6. Mount Pleasant Baptist Church Cemetery
Staley, Randolph County, USA
Coordinate: 35.8144700, -79.5790000

7. Margarets Chapel Church Cemetery
Staley, Randolph County, USA
Coordinate: 35.8110940, -79.5648900

8. Hickory Grove Methodist Church Cemetery
Albright Township, Chatham County, USA
Coordinate: 35.8407560, -79.5217650

9. Olivers Chapel Cemetery
Staley, Randolph County, USA
Coordinate: 35.8060989, -79.5610962

10. McMasters Cemetery
Randolph County, USA
Coordinate: 35.8072370, -79.6021500

11. Oak Grove Baptist Church Cemetery
Snow Camp, Alamance County, USA
Coordinate: 35.8873490, -79.5330180

12. Macedonia Baptist Church Cemetery
Liberty, Randolph County, USA
Coordinate: 35.8960090, -79.6075490

13. Richland Cemetery
Liberty, Randolph County, USA
Coordinate: 35.8996315, -79.5469894

14. Melanchthon Lutheran Church Cemetery
Liberty, Randolph County, USA
Coordinate: 35.8451630, -79.6440640

15. Sandy Creek Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery
Liberty, Randolph County, USA
Coordinate: 35.8239020, -79.6406560

16. Smithwood United Church of Christ Cemetery
Guilford County, USA
Coordinate: 35.9113900, -79.5605600

17. Sandy Creek Baptist Church Cemetery
Liberty, Randolph County, USA
Coordinate: 35.8235550, -79.6429050

18. Staley City Cemetery
Staley, Randolph County, USA
Coordinate: 35.7918300, -79.5507100

19. Lineberry Family Cemetery
Staley, Randolph County, USA
Coordinate: 35.7878000, -79.5724000

20. Old Shady Grove Cemetery
Staley, Randolph County, USA
Coordinate: 35.7874985, -79.5725021

21. Pleasant Union Pilgrim Holiness Church Cemetery
Snow Camp, Alamance County, USA
Coordinate: 35.8781350, -79.5011080

22. Shady Grove Baptist Church Cemetery
Staley, Randolph County, USA
Coordinate: 35.7853800, -79.5821020

23. Hollys Chapel Pentecostal Holiness Church
Ramseur, Randolph County, USA
Coordinate: 35.7825600, -79.6048200

24. Rocky River Baptist Church Cemetery
Crutchfield Crossroads, Chatham County, USA
Coordinate: 35.8222237, -79.4875031