Charles Roy Martin

February 22, 1938 ~ Charles Roy Martin, of Cleveland, TN, passed away on Saturday, January 9, 2016 at Memorial Hospital surrounded by his children. He grew up in Ocoee, TN with Houston and Nancy Coggins Martin, five brothers and three sisters.
Charles was a quiet man beloved by many. He was a dedicated husband, father, and friend. With abilities to do and fix anything, he chose a career in barbering and business. He was a master barber in Cleveland for 53 years and he had the most dedicated clients. During those fifty-three years, he owned Acme Barber Shop and Celebrity Hair Design before semi-retiring. He also owned Martins Oak Furniture for more than 20 years.
Charles enjoyed spending time with his family and friends. He enjoyed square dancing, playing card games, watching football, cheering on his favorite NASCAR racing team, blue grass music, farming, vintage cars, and going fishing. In recent years, he developed a passion for the weather and knowing the weather in all parts of the country.
He was an extremely loving and proud father. His children are a reflection of his solid Christian faith, strong work ethic, and good morals. Charles leaves behind two daughters, Darlene Martin and Alicia Martin and a son, Barry Martin, his wife, Regennia and grandson Riley. He is survived by one brother Bob Martin and many nieces and nephews.
Preceded in death by wife Wilma Davis Martin, grandson Reese Martin; brothers James L., Clyde Melvin, Mack Allen, Abe G., and sisters Lilly Bell Rymer, Alma Pritt, and Mary Lois Lindsey.
A celebration of life funeral service will be held on Thursday January 14th, 2016 at 2:00pm in the chapel of Companion Funeral Home, located at 2419 Georgetown Road NW, in Cleveland, with Brother Scott Martin officiating the service.
A visitation period will be held on Wednesday January 13th, 2016 from 4:30pm until 8:00pm, and then also two hours prior on Thursday from 12:00pm until the 2:00pm service time.
A graveside service will follow the service in the Sunset Memorial Gardens.
You are invited to share a personal memory of Charles or your condolence with his family at his online memorial located at www.companionfunerals.com.
Companion Funeral and Cremation Service and the Cody family are honored to assist the Martin family with these arrangements.