Gregory “Greg” Ray Martin age 57, of Homer, passed away on Saturday, May 27, 2023.
Born on May 27, 1966, in Commerce, he was a son of Carolyn Ann Webb Joyce and the late Billy Ray Martin. Greg was self-employed in construction/pool installation and for 20 years, owned Martin Recreation and Martin Motorsports. In addition, he was the former owner of Satellite Super Store. He loved to work and was known as a true entrepreneur. He was a Christian who had successfully overcome addiction and went on to mentor other men in successful recovery. He was a sports enthusiast who enjoyed racing and riding his Harley Davidson in his spare time. Greg was a benevolent, gregarious, and humble person who loved his family and his Mama’s cooking.
In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by stepmother Jeraline Martin; beloved sister Christa Joyce; cousins Matt Yates, Melvin, and Manfred Webb.
Survivors included mother and dad, Carolyn and Bruce Joyce of Maysville; son, Zachary Martin of Lawrenceville; daughter, Addi Masten of Clarkesville; sister and brother-in-law, Leanne Masten (Warren) of Clarkesville; brothers, Kelly Martin of Homer and Chad Bishop of Bishop, Georgia; Aunt Elaine; special friend, Brandi Freeman; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and other family.
Funeral services are scheduled for 2:00 pm, Saturday, June 3, 2023, in the Chapel of McGahee-Griffin & Stewart, with Rev. Mike Garroutte officiating. Interment will follow in Level Grove Cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 2–4 and 6–8 p.m. on Friday, June 2, 2023, at the funeral home.
An online guest register is available and may be viewed at www.mcgaheegriffinandstewart.com.
McGahee-Griffin & Stewart Funeral Home of Cornelia, Georgia (706/778-8668) is in charge of arrangements.
