David Wayne Martin

David Wayne Martin, 64, of Statesville, passed away on Saturday, January 21, 2023, at his home.

David was born on February 24, 1958, in Iredell County to the late Odell Preston and Dorothy Church Martin. He graduated from North Iredell High School and went on to marry his wife, Joyce Evans Martin, who survives. David served as the Iredell County Director of Emergency Management. Previously, he volunteered on the Rescue Squad and Ebenezer Fire Department. David also served as assistant pastor at Lighthouse Methodist Church and later became a member of Hebron Baptist Church. David dearly loved his family, church and Iredell County.

In addition to his parents, David was preceded in death by his brother, James Martin and sister-in-law, Gloria Martin.

Those left to cherish David’s memory include his wife of forty- four years, Joyce Martin, son, Rev. Michael Martin, daughter, Pamela Martin, brother, Johnny Martin, five sisters-in-law, Jean Cleary (Roger), Kay Wright (Walter), Linda Anderson (Charles), Lorraine Lambert (David), Brenda Martin and numerous nieces and nephews.

A visitation for Mr. Martin will be held Friday, January 27 from 6:00 to 8:00 pm at Hebron Baptist Church. Funeral service will be conducted Saturday, January 28 at 1:00 pm with Rev. Dr. Michael Martin, Rev. Darren Johnson and Rev. Thomas J. Lee officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. For those unable to attend the funeral, it will be available on Hebron Baptist Church's Facebook page.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Hebron Baptist Church at 175 Hebron Rd., Statesville, NC 28625 or First Baptist Church Youth Fund at 333 N Main St, Raeford, NC 28376.

Hebron Baptist Church
175 Hebron Road, Statesville NC 28625

First Baptist Church
333 North Main Street, Raeford NC 28376