Shelby Mr. Carl Gold Martin, age 89, of 1219 Metcalf Road, died Sunday October 30, 2011 at Crawley Memorial Hospital. Born in Rutherford County on March 27, 1922 he was the son of the late Marcus and Mittie Gold Martin. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his first wife, Sadie Clark Martin; a brother, Randolph Martin; and a sister, Margaret Barnhart.

Carl retired after 44 years as a supervisor with Bell South Telephone Company, now (AT&T), and was a member of First Baptist Church where he was a member of the Crusaders Sunday School Class. He served in the U.S. Navy during WWII and received the Asiatic-Pacific medal with 8 battle stars. He also served in the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict and received the Philippine Liberation Medal.

 Mr. Martin is survived by his wife of 35 years, Louise “Weasy” Horn Martin; three sons, Mike Martin and wife Jo of Greer SC, Tim Martin and wife Carol of Fort Collins Colorado, and Mal Martin and wife Melinda of Raleigh. Four Step-daughters, Patricia Noggle and husband Danny, Elizabeth “Bit” Ray and husband Dwayne, and Jane Hamrick all of Shelby and Kathy Condie and husband Scott of Ridgeland SC.; a brother, George Martin and wife Katheryn of Shelby; twelve grandchildren and three great grandchildren.

A memorial service will be held on Wednesday, November 2, 2011 at 11:00 am in the Webb Chapel of First Baptist Church with Rev. Tony Tench officiating. Other times the family will be at the home. Private burial will be held at Zion Baptist Church.

Memorials can be made to charity of the donor’s choice.