Mr. Tim Martin, 57, of 152 Unity Church Road, passed away Tuesday April 29, 2014 at his residence surrounded by his loving family. A native of Cleveland county, he was born November 17, 1956, son of the late Elmer Clio, Sr. and Mary Kinley Martin. He was a loving and devoted husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend. He was a member of Chestnut Ridge Baptist Church and worked for 25 years at Lithum-FMC in Kings Mountain. He served our country as a proud United States Marine from 1974-1978 and finished as a Corporal, he was a member of The Marine Corps League.

PRECEDED: In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his brother-in-law, Steven Johnston.

SURVIVED: He is survived by his loving and devoted wife, Bobbie Baugham Martin of the home; one son, Thomas Martin and wife Stephanie of Kings Mountain; two daughters, Melissa Martin of Bessemer City, Robin Baugham of Bostic; three sisters, Charlotte “Punk” Johnston, Joyce Posey, and Shannon Bennick all of Kings Mountain; one granddaughter, Hayden Martin in which he lovingly called “HayHay”; and last but not least his precious dog and companion, Dixie who loved him beyond words.

SERVICES: A funeral will be held Friday 3:00 pm at Chestnut Ridge Baptist Church in Kings Mountain.

VISITATION: The family will receive friends Thursday, 7-9:00 pm at Clay-Barnette Funeral Home of Kings Mountain

CLERGY: Rev. Mickey Pruitt and Rev. Charles Fite.

BURIAL: Burial will immediately follow in the church cemetery with Military Honors.

MEMORIALS: memorials can me made to Gaston County Hospice, 258 E Garrison Blvd, Gastonia, NC 28054 

FUNERAL HOME:    Clay-Barnette Funeral Home of Kings Mountain.