Celebrating the life of
Col. Clyde Edward Martin, USA, Ret.
November 15, 1933 - October 01, 2011
Colonel Clyde Edward Martin USA, Ret., 77, died Saturday, October 1, 2011 at his residence. He was born in Columbia, Tennessee, son of Clyde E. and Esther Biles Martin. He was a 1953 graduate of DeKalb County High School in Smithville, TN. He joined the Tennessee National Guard in 1952 serving a tour in Korea on active duty as an enlisted soldier. Col. Martin earned a direct commission as a second lieutenant and retired as a full colonel serving honorably for thirty five years. While in the service, he graduated from Command and General Staff College, Advanced Armored Officers School, Advanced Military Police Officers School and Advanced Army Engineer's Officers School. Col. Martin earned a bachelor's degree in engineering from Middle Tennessee State University and was a licensed professional civil engineer and an accredited airport executive. After his military career, Col. Martin was active in the building of the new Savannah/Hilton Head International Airport where a street was named in his honor, Clyde E. Martin Drive. He was a member of Solomon's Lodge No. 1, F.&A.M., Alee Shrine Temple and served as president of the Dune Cats in 1993, St. Patrick's Day Parade Committee and was also very proud to be a Tennessee Squire with the Jack Daniels Distillery. He was a communicant of St. Peter the Apostle Catholic Church. Other than his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Jimmy Martin.
Surviving are his wife, Catherine Martin of Savannah, GA; son and daughter-in-law, Blake and Dawn Martin of Savannah, GA; sons, Tyler Gerow of Daufuskie Island, SC; and Casey Thompson of Savannah, GA; adopted daughter, Brenda Martin of Murfreesboro, TN; grandchildren, Amy Lee Ting and her husband, Chris of Pooler, GA; Christina Kinkin of Chicago, IL; great grandson, Kyle Kinkin of Chicago, IL; mother-in-law, Ammie Brooks of Savannah, GA; two sisters-in-law, Shirley Brooks Ryan and her husband, Tony of Tybee Island, GA; Judy Griffin of Savannah, GA and several beloved nieces and nephews.
Visitation: 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Monday, October 3, 2011 at Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Islands Chapel with a Christian Wake Service at 6:00 p.m.
Mass of Christian Burial: 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, October 4, 2011 at St. Peter the Apostle Catholic Church with The Reverend John Tran, Celebrant.
Pallbearers will be Reid Ryan, Kevin Ryan, Taylor Griffin, Chris Ting, Dave Ashlock and Sam Scott. Honorary Pallbearers will be the Alee Shrine Dune Cats.
Burial: Forest Lawn Memory Gardens with Full Military Honors and Masonic Rites.
Remembrances: St. Peter the Apostle Catholic School, P.O. Box 30859, Savannah, GA 31410 or Spanish Oaks Hospice, 8510 Whitefield, Ave., Savannah, GA 31406.
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Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Islands Chapel
Mrs. Martin & Casey you have my deepest sympathy for you loss. From the first time I met Mr. Clyde as I called him I've always respected him as a 1 in a million, so the loss is not yours alone, the world has lost a great man whose character is rare to find anywhere these days. GOD BLESS!
- Bryan Wilson, Rincon, GA
Mrs. Martin & Casey you have my deepest sympathy for you loss. From the first time I met Mr. Clyde as I called him I've always respected him as a 1 in a million, so the loss is not yours alone, the world has lost a great man whose character is rare to find anywhere these days. GOD BLESS!
- Bryan Wilson, Rincon, GA
Catherine, Blake and the Martin family; We are saddend for your loss. I will miss Clyde sense of humor and talks in Sam and Donna's back porch. We will miss you Clyde. Paul and Frances Sein
- Paul & Frances Sein, Savannah, GA
Cathy and family, so sorry for your loss. He was a very kind and caring person. You and he were so dear to me when I needed friends years ago. Thank you and love to all your family.
- Gayle Spilliards, Savannah, GA
Mrs. Martin & Casey you have my deepest sympathy for you loss. From the first time I met Mr. Clyde as I called him I've always respected him as a 1 in a million, so the loss is not yours alone, the world has lost a great man whose character is rare to find anywhere these days. GOD BLESS!
- Bryan Wilson, Rincon, GA
Mrs. Martin & Casey you have my deepest sympathy for you loss. From the first time I met Mr. Clyde as I called him I've always respected him as a 1 in a million, so the loss is not yours alone, the world has lost a great man whose character is rare to find anywhere these days. GOD BLESS!
- Bryan Wilson, Rincon, GA
Catherine, Blake and the Martin family; We are saddend for your loss. I will miss Clyde sense of humor and talks in Sam and Donna's back porch. We will miss you Clyde. Paul and Frances Sein
- Paul & Frances Sein, Savannah, GA
Cathy and family, so sorry for your loss. He was a very kind and caring person. You and he were so dear to me when I needed friends years ago. Thank you and love to all your family.
- Gayle Spilliards, Savannah, GA
Services under the direction of:
Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel
912-352-7200
