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Christopher Martin Obituary

Christopher Thomas Martin GOOSE CREEK - Christopher Thomas Martin, age 30, of Goose Creek, SC, passed away Tuesday, July 1, 2014. Chris was born July 8, 1983 in Nashville, TN, son of William Martin of Stafford, VA, and Carolyn and her husband, Randy Allen, of White House, TN. He served in the United States Army as a medic and received military honors for his time in Iraq. He was uniquely creative and had a passion for the arts. He enjoyed going to the gun range and playing with his Xbox. He loved children and was very close to his nieces and nephews. Along with his parents, he is survived by his brother, Matthew Ryan Martin and his wife, Melissa Martin, of Summerville; his nieces and nephews: Harley Antal, Hannah Martin, Jesse Martin, Jack Martin, and Sullivan Martin; his uncle, Jeffrey "Chip" Holt, of Charleston; and his aunt, Holly Holt, of Jacksonville, FL; and many devoted friends. A memorial service will be held Saturday, July 5, 2014, at 2:00 p.m. at McAlister-Smith Funeral Home, Goose Creek Chapel. The family will receive friends two hours prior to the service at the funeral home chapel. Memorial contributions may be sent to MUSC Children's Hospital, 169 Ashley Ave, Charleston, SC 29425 www.musckids.org or Shriners Hospitals for Children-Greenville, 950 W Faris Rd, Greenville, SC 29605 www.greenvilleshrinershospital.org. Messages of sympathy may be viewed or submitted online at www.McAlister-Smith.com. Arrangements entrusted to McALISTER-SMITH FUNERAL HOME, GOOSE CREEK CHAPEL, 869 ST. JAMES AVE ~ PO Box 247, GOOSE CREEK, SC 29445 (843) 553-1511. Visit our guestbook at www.legacy.com/obituaries/ charleston

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Published by Charleston Post & Courier from Jul. 2 to Jul. 3, 2014.

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Harrison Murray

June 26, 2020

One of the great personalities and loving souls we encounter in our lifetime. Although my time with him was short, it was memorable. Every time something reminds me of Chris, it makes me smile.

Jennifer Pearson

July 7, 2014

We are so terribly sorry for your loss. Chris was a neighbor here, and a hero for serving our country. Our thoughts and prayers are with you

Rebecca Sweet

July 5, 2014

Chris was always such a talented and wonderful soul. You always knew how to make people laugh. Thank you for always being a friend. We will miss you, love you buddy. Deepest sympathy to the family.

Darlene Danielson

July 4, 2014

I'm so sorry for your loss; my son went to school with him and was proud to call him a friend.

Lauren Patel

July 4, 2014

I am so sorry for this loss. I loved Chris with all my heart. He had the most beautiful soul. My thoughts and prayers are with his family. May his soul be at peace forever

Michelle & Karyssa Simpson

July 3, 2014

Our deepest most heartfelt sympathies go out to the entire families.Since my daughter is a friend of Hannah's, we got to know Chris a little bit these past few years.Always smiling, being funny and always a really nice guy. The kids just adore him (mine included)and I know they will miss him dearly. Thank you Chris for your military service, and thanks for being a bright spot in many people's lives.We'll miss seeing you.RIP.

Rita Morgan-Patel

July 3, 2014

Chris was such a wonderful young man with a heart of pure kindness that I will always remember. I am so sad to know that he is gone.

Janet Lethgo

July 3, 2014

The Lethgo family in Tennessee are so, so sorry for your loss. Chris was almost a fixture at our house, a friend to my son and later, my daughters. We were so happy to see him when he left the Army and returned to Tennessee. I wish I could find some comforting words, but I am at a loss. He was a great guy. I hope you find some semblance of peace during this hard time.

Harrison Murray

July 3, 2014

Witty. Creative. Kind-hearted. Hard to find a better person to call a brother, uncle or friend, . His spirit will live forever with those he touched.

Cecelia Ammons

July 3, 2014

He was always smiling when ever he came to pick up or bring in his nephews at the daycare. My deepest condolences to the Martin & Holt family.

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