Earl Martin

Gaffney, SC - - Earl Gray Martin, 88, of 189 Coyl Road, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, July 19, 2026 at his residence.

Born in Gaffney, he was the husband of Catherine “Leah” Victoria Martin and son of the late Boss Columbus Martin and Lona Self Martin. He retired from Oxford Industries and Hamrick Industries, was a U. S. Air Force Veteran, and a member of East Gaffney Baptist Church. He loved his family, hunting, raising chickens and enjoyed cruises.

Surviving in addition to his wife is a son, Earl “Bo” Martin (Denise) of Gaffney; two daughters, Melissa Parris (Chris) of Gaffney and Farah Rodriguez (Jason) of Clover; a brother, Bobby Martin of Gaffney; seven grandchildren, Adrianne Wood (Steve), Jason Poole, Monica Humphries (Curt), Marion Porter (Kevin), Brandon Martin, Chase Reynolds and Piper Reynolds; nine great-grandchildren; three great-great grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Margie Allison.

The family will receive friends from 1:00PM until 2:00PM on Wednesday, July 22, 2026 at Blakely Funeral Home. Funeral services will immediately follow at 2:00PM in the Blakely Funeral Home Chapel with Reverend Josh Davison and Reverend Will Vergara officiating. Interment, with military honors, will be in Frederick Memorial Gardens.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to: East Gaffney Baptist Church, 2308 Cherokee Avenue, Gaffney, SC 29340.

The family will be at the residence, 189 Coyl Road, Gaffney, SC 29340.

An online guest register is available at www.blakelyfuneralhome.com

Blakely Funeral Home & Crematory, Gaffney, SC