Gene Wallace Martin, age 68, of Clarkesville, passed away on Saturday, October 14, 2023.
Born on October 5, 1955, in Toccoa, he was a son of the late Marvin J. Martin, Jr. and Lilly Bernice Wilburn Martin. Mr. Martin worked most of his life as the owner and operator of Martin Logging. He was an avid outdoorsman who enjoyed deer hunting and fishing. Gene was also a sports enthusiast who loved watching NASCAR, the Atlanta Braves, and the Georgia Bulldogs, but most of all, he loved being with his family. Mr. Martin was a member of Hollywood Baptist Church.
Survivors include his loving wife of 38 years, Bernice “Lois” Hunnicutt Martin of the home; sons and daughters-in-law: Jason Gene Martin (Leslie) of Jefferson, Randall Brady (Carol) of Baldwin, and Phillip Brady (Lynn) of Toccoa; daughter, Wanda Brady of Cornelia; grandchildren: Destiny Lia Martin, Tonya Brady, Amanda Brady, Sophia Provitera, Brandon Provitera, Michael Provitera, Carly Holden, and Kinley Holden; great-grandchildren: Colton Brady, Brylie Deaton, Henry Deaton, and Hayden Littrell; sister and brother-in-law, Barbara Pitts (William “Bill”); brother and sister-in-law, Larry Martin (Debbie); nieces, Brandy Hoffacker and Karen Ellard; and great niece, Anniston Whitlock.
Funeral services are scheduled for 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, October 18, 2023, in the Chapel of McGahee-Griffin & Stewart, with Rev. Kenneth Taylor and Rev. Jay Mull officiating. Interment will follow in Hollywood Baptist Church Cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 6-9 p.m. on Tuesday, October 17, 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.
