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Martin, Tolly (South Pittsburg)

  • Tuesday, November 28, 2017

Tolly Martin, 80, of South Pittsburg, Tennessee, passed away Sunday, November 26, 2017. 

Tolly was of Baptist faith and his past employment included his first job at The Coke Cola bottling  Comp., Penn Dixie Cement, Tom’s Chip Comp.and O’Neil Color.

He was preceded in death by his parents, William and Flossie Martin; son, Tracy Allen Martin Sr.; granddaughter, Taylor Martin; brother, William Martin Jr.; and sisters, Ella Mae Frye and Tina Louise Martin. 

Those left to cherish his memory are his wife of 45 years, Reta Martin; sons, Tolly Edward (Alicia) Martin, Kevin Lee (Gina) Martin; daughter, Margie (Bobby) Guffey; sister, Betty Cooper; grandchildren, Michael, Valerie, T.J., Christian, Reagan, Megan, Breanna, Ceilie, Toby, Josh, Trace, Xander and Twyla; seven great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. 

Visitation will be Tuesday, Nov. 28, from 4-8 p.m. CST. 

Funeral services will be conducted from the Tate Funeral Home Chapel Wednesday, Nov. 29, at 2 p.m. CST. 

Interment will follow at Gilliam Cemetery. 

Arrangements are by Tate Funeral Home LLC, Jasper, TN 37347.

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