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AIKEN, SC - Christopher "Chris" Martin, 65, passed away Thursday, January 8, 2015.
Born December 8, 1949 in Rome, New York, he was a son of the late Michael Paul Martin and Mary Elizabeth Rudd Martin. Chris obtained his Bachelor of Arts degree in Secondary Education from Hartwick College in 1971. He spent his entire career in education, both teaching and in school administration. He served the Laurens Central School District in Laurens, NY for 22 years. Chris, Jeanne and the girls moved from Morris, New York to Aiken, South Carolina in January of 1994. He retired from Silver Bluff High School after 17 years of service in 2011. Chris was a very active member of the Woodside Plantation community, where he formerly served on the board of the Property Owners Association, the Board of Governors of Woodside Plantation Country Club, and volunteered with the annual Aiken-Augusta Wounded Warrior Charity Golf Classic. He loved playing golf and the time spent with family and his many friends.
Survivors include his wife of 42 years, Jeanne Rockwell Martin; two daughters, Kristen Lee Martin, of Charleston, SC and Katie Lynn Martin, of Clifton, NJ; a sister, Antoinette Peron, Litchfield Park, AZ; a brother, Michael S. Martin (Mary Catherine), Kiawah Island, SC; and several nieces, nephews and great-nieces and great-nephews, whom he loved dearly.
A memorial service will be held 11 AM Monday, January 12, 2015 at St. Thaddeus Episcopal Church. The Father Grant Wiseman officiating.
Friends may call Sunday afternoon from 3 until 6 PM at George's Funeral Home.
Memorial contributions may be directed to Girl Scouts of South Carolina Mountains to Midlands or Aiken-Augusta WW Golf (c/o 817 Holley Lake Rd, Aiken SC 29803).
The Historic George Funeral Home, 211 Park Ave., SW, Aiken, SC 29801 (803.649.6234) in charge of arrangements.
Expressions of sympathy for the Martin family may be left at www.georgefuneralhomes.com
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Memories and Condolences
for Christopher Martin
Annie Zercher
January 14, 2015
Just know that I enjoyed getting to know Chris...know I am praying for u and your girls....you have been a big part of my life...I will be praying for u.
Jeanne, Chris, Marcus & Debbie 2013
January 13, 2015
Jeanne, Chris, Marcus, & Debbie 2013
January 13, 2015
Jeanne, Chris, Marcus & Debbie 2013
January 13, 2015
Thanks Chris for always finding a way to make me laugh during the years together at Hartwick College. Your support and friendship as my ADO "brother" meant so much to me, especially during my Junior and Senior years. And, I was honored to have been asked to be a part of your wedding to my dear friend Jeanne. I will always be grateful for the quality time we all spent together during the 2013 and 2014 Masters Tournament. I wish we could have been able to extend that tradition. May God bless you and your family.
Marcus Lund & Debbie Irving
Marcus (Mark) Lund
Chris & Jeanne April 2014 Tattood Moose Charleston SC
January 13, 2015
Chris, Jeanne & Marcus Lund at The Tattood Moose
January 13, 2015
Wanda Baynham
January 12, 2015
Remembering the "Polo hug", music echoing through the front office from "his corner", his smile, his laugh, the support and leadership he gave. Mourning the passing of a wonderful man that touched my life. Praying that the Holy Spirit will comfort his precious family now and in the days to come.
Tammy Morgan
January 12, 2015
What a wonderful man he was. I knew him while working at SBHS. He always had the best attitude and knew how to get the best from everyone.
Jeremy O'Donnell
January 12, 2015
Chris was one of the first members I met when we joined the club. He was very welcoming and always made it a point to say hello when he saw me. I enjoyed the time I spent with him at Mulligans chatting about one thing or another. I will miss him. My condolences.
Jack Morrison
January 11, 2015
One of the most warm and giving people in Aiken. His tireless work to support our Wounded Warriors in the CSRA will always be remembered by all. Well done.
God speed, Chris. Light the way for us all.
Jack Morrison
Irvin S
January 11, 2015
What a great and excellent educator you were for the many students at Silver Bluff. May you R.I.P. Class of 2001
January 11, 2015
Truly a great warrior and patriot... It was Chris that introduced us to Woodside and the beautiful city of Aiken, and correspondingly, ushered us into a great social life of fun, happiness, and comraderie... His unending efforts to make our community a better place to live will be his legacy... We will greatly miss a true friend, family man, but most importantly a brother in Christ.... We wish you well brother Chris on your journey to a greater life...
Lee & Angie Leyda
Robert Buckley
January 11, 2015
My deepest sympathies go out to you Jeanie and the girls.
Bill O'Leary
January 11, 2015
Jeanne-
Dona and I will pray pray for the repose of Chris' soul.
Bill O'Leary
January 11, 2015
Jeanne,
I will miss seeing Chris at the club.
He was my "good buddy" and I have always enjoyed hearing his interesting prospective on people and life.
Next time I am at the Club, I will have a glass of wine to remember him.
Joe Williams
Rita Teague Carter
January 10, 2015
Chris Martin was a kind and caring man to all Staff & students when I was teaching on staff at SBHS, and as a Homebound Teacher there. Prayers for the family!
January 10, 2015
Jeanne, I don't know what to say. He will be greatly missed.
Chris was such a special person. I will always remember what a great person and friend he was to me at SBHS.
January 10, 2015
We are grieved to hear of Chris's passing! His presence will be so missed at all the many events at the Club. He was full of life and a friend to all. There will be an empty spot which no one else can fill.
Love to you, Jeanie, and the girls.
Still out of town, but will be in touch when we return.
Love, Mike and Barbara Galvin
Phillip Frazier
January 9, 2015
Jeanne,
Thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Sharon Neal
January 9, 2015
So very sorry to hear about Chris's death. He was a fun-loving guy and always had my back when I did something stupid as a teacher. Condolences to his family.
Bonnie Morrison
January 9, 2015
There will never be another Chris. His spirit of love, life, and laughter will remain within the lives he touched. Rest in peace, my friend.
Sheila Withers
January 9, 2015
Mr. Martin will truly be missed. I worked with him at SBHS for 5 1/2 years. He was a pleasure to work with. I am praying for your family during this difficult time.
Mandy Woodberry
January 9, 2015
You will be truly missed Mr. Martin. Your memory will forever be with me and the lives of the students you touched at Silver Bluff.
Patricia Quattrini
January 9, 2015
Sending prayers to the family. So sorry for your loss he was such a great man.
Kim Rayfield
January 9, 2015
I'm so sorry, Jeanne. Praying for you and your family.
Mike Cindy Nickolson
January 9, 2015
Jeannie, Mike and I are so sorry for your loss. Sending Prayers and hugs!
Lakeyta Massie
January 9, 2015
You will truly be missed Mr. Martin. You were a great teacher to me and my peers. I will miss you dearly.
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