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William Lester "Blue Butt" Martin, Jr.

William Lester "Blue Butt" Martin, Jr. 84, of 1762 Legion Road, passed away Wednesday, October 13th, 2021, at his home.

Born in Kings Creek, he was the husband of Carolyn Marie Martin and the son of the late William Lester "Shorty" Martin Sr. and Winnie Wright Martin. Mr. Martin worked for 43 years at Rock Hill Printing and Finishing and 22 years for York County. He retired from both of these jobs. Mr. Martin loved mowing his grass and keeping his yard up. He enjoyed listening to bluegrass music. He served in the National Guard.

Mr. Martin was preceded in death by his mother, Winnie W. Martin, his father, William L. "Shorty" Martin Sr., his step-mother, Sarah Rosebud Martin, his sister, Linda M. Owens, his brothers, D. Wayne Martin, Norris S. Martin, and Bruce W. Martin, and his grandson, Billy Dale Martin.

Surviving Mr. Martin are his wife, Carolyn M. Martin, and his four children, L. Dale Martin of Shelby, NC, B. Gail Morrow of Kodak, TN, Michael R. Martin (Tammy) and John Glenn Martin, both from Smyrna, SC; brothers, Richard L. Martin and Kenny A. Martin; sisters, Hazel M. Adams and Helen M. Helms; 9 grandchildren, 15 great-grandchildren, and 4 great-great-grandchildren.

The family will receive friends October 16, 2021 from 6:00-7:30 pm at Gordon Mortuary. 400 West Cherokee Street, Blacksburg, SC. Memorial services will be held at a later date.

The family will be at the residence.

In lieu of flowers, please make donations to William Martin Funeral Fund, c/o Gordon Mortuary, PO Box 428, Blacksburg, SC.

The Book of Memories is available at www.gordonmortuary.com.

The Blacksburg location of Gordon Mortuary is serving the Martin family.


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