Franklin-Banks-Stephens County GaArchives Obituaries.....Martin, William Terrell August 6, 1946
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Carnesville Herald,  Aug. 15, 1946
Carnesville Herald
Thursday, Aug 15, 1946
 
MR. WILLIAM TERRELL MARTIN, one of Franklin County's most prominent citizens, 
died shortly after noon on Tuesday, August 6th.  He death came in his 74th 
year.  "Mr. Will", as he was known to hundreds of friends throughout North 
Georgia, was born in Banks County, March 20, 1872 and was the son of the late 
Derrell A. Martin and Mrs. Julia Ann Kesler Martin.  He had lived in this 
community all of his life of usefulness, always willing to help his fellow man 
in time of need.  He was active in both civic and religious affairs until his 
health failed several months ago.  He was a member of the Board of Stewards of 
Prospect Methodist Church, a member of Carnesville Masonic Lodge, and was ex-
Chairman of the Franklin County Democratic Committe.  Mr. Martin was also a 
member of the Franklin County Board of Tax Assessors for a number of years.  
One of the most beautiful floral offerings ever seen in this community 
evidenced the high esteem in which he was held.
    Besides his wife, he is survived by 10 children, Terrell Martin of Toccoa, 
Mrs. Homer Cash of Carnesville, Mrs. Tom Martin of Homer, Doyle Martin of 
Bessemer, Alabama, Warren Martin of Spartanburg, SC, Mrs. W. L. Knox of 
Martin, Derrill Martin of Toccoa, Ralph Martin of Portsmouth Ohio, Raymond 
Martin of Toccoa, and Mrs. Frank Turk of Cornelia.  He is also survived by 
thee brothers, Oll Martin, E. S. Martin and Zack Martin, all of Toccoa; four 
sisters, Mrs. J. E. Whitfield of Toccoa, Mrs. Knox Wilkinson of Toccoa, and 34 
grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren.
    Funeral services were held last Thursday afternoon at 3 o'clock at 
Prospect Methodist Church with Rev. Wheelis and Rev. Bailey officiating.  The 
Carnesville Masonic Lodge # 186 had charge of the grave services.  Interment 
was in Prospect cemetery with Acree-Davis Funeral Directors in charge.

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