Cornelius Martin

         Mr. P. Cornelius Martin, age 94 of Ridgeway, passed away Sunday, January 26, 2020 at Stanleytown Health and Rehabilitation Center.  He was born in Stoneville, North Carolina on June 8, 1925 to the late Oscar Martin and Viola Price Martin. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by three brothers, W. C., Dillon, and Glasco Martin; a sister, Mozelle Martin Hill; and a great-great-grandson, Dreyson Martin.  He was a member of Red Hollow Primitive Baptist Church, and had served in the United States Navy.  He had retired from National Homes as a truck driver with 35 years of service.    

         Mr. Martin is survived by his wife of 67 years, Charity Edwards Martin of the home; six sons, Larry C. Martin and wife, Pam of Richmond, Dennis R. Martin of Martinsville, Bobby D. Martin and wife, Annie of Martinsville, Randy O. Martin and wife, Daisy of Martinsville, Terry E. Martin of Stuart and Derrick D. Martin of Martinsville; nine grandchildren, twelve great-grandchildren and eight great-great-grandchildren; and a host of nieces and nephews.

         Funeral services will be held Saturday, February 1, 2020 at 2:00 p.m. at the Pentecostal Assembly Building on Carver Road.  Burial will follow in the Spencer-Redd Family Cemetery in Horsepasture.  Military rites will be conducted by the Martinsville and Henry County Memorial Honor Guard.  A wake will be held one hour prior to the service.  Moody Funeral Home is handling the arrangements and online condolences may be sent by visiting www.moodyfuneralservices.com.