William Martin, Jr.

Mr. William Osler “Bill” Martin, Jr., 70, of Columbia, SC, passed away Tuesday, May 25, 2021, surrounded by the love of his family.  Mr. Martin was born May 12, 1951, in Surry County, to the late William Osler and Eva Mae Matthews Martin.  He is survived by three sisters and brothers-in-law, Judy and Dennis Johnson of Mount Airy, Linda and Karl Gant of Lake Park, GA, and Donna and Edward Steve Patterson of Columbia, SC; and seven nieces and nephews and their spouses, Allen and Hope Noah of Mount Airy, Caryann and Kevin Williams of Rural Hall, Eric and Angela Gant of Cumming, GA, Angela and Josh Scholl of Charlotte, Brian Gant of Lake Park, GA, Charles Gant of Macon, GA, and Crystal Torres of Columbia, SC.  Mr. Martin was preceded in death by his father, William Osler Martin, and earlier this month by his mother, Eva Mae Matthews Martin.  A graveside service will be held Friday, May 28, 2021, at 2:00 PM at Skyline Memory Gardens.  The family will receive friends Friday from 1:00 until 1:30 PM at Moody Funeral Home in Mount Airy.  Due to public health concerns, attendees are requested to wear a face mask and practice social distancing. To send flowers to William's family, please visit our floral store.