Mr. Michael Clarke Martin, age 58, of Stuart, Virginia passed away on Wednesday, February 19, 2025, at SOVAH Hospital of Martinsville. He was born at Langley Airforce Base in Hampton, Virginia on April 23, 1966. He was preceded in death by his father, Franklin D.R. Martin; his paternal grandparents, Andy and Gladys Martin; and his maternal grandparents, Hilary and Lena Terry Hughes. Mr. Martin served in the United States Army. He dearly loved his kids and grandkids and enjoyed music and playing the drums.
Mr. Martin is survived by a son, Michael Christopher Martin; a daughter, Christina Martin Cahoon; two grandchildren, Addison Tuggle and Dominic Cahoon; his mother, Mary Hilda Hughes Martin; two brothers, David Franklin Martin (Deb) and Scott Andrew Martin; four aunts, Linda Hylton, Frances Hopkins, Ruby Martin and Polly Martin; and several nieces, nephews and cousins.
All services will be private. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Hughes and Lawson Family Cemetery, c/o Brenda McHone, 201 Pine Street, Stuart, Virginia 24171. Moody Funeral Home in Stuart is handling the arrangements, and online condolences may be sent by visiting www.moodyfuneralservices.com.
The family would like to extend special thanks to Mountain Valley Hospice and his caregiver, Dovie Walker.
