Franklin Martin, 86, of Murphy, passed away Sunday, August 18, 2019 at his residence.  He was a native of Murphy, but had lived in Beloit, Ohio. He had worked for General Motors for 35 years as a dye maker until his retirement in 1991 and then returned to Murphy.  Franklin was a Korean War Veteran serving in the United States Army.

He was a member and deacon of Ogreeta Baptist Church and enjoyed gardening. 

He was the son of the late Fred and Elsie Graves Martin. He was also preceded in death by a sister, Dollie Smart and two brothers, Devero and Clyde Martin.

Surviving are his wife of 48 years, Alice Worley Martin of Murphy; a son David Martin of Flowery Branch, Georgia; a sister, Nancy Helms of Murphy; two brothers, Fred Martin, Jr. and wife, Ollie of Brasstown and George Martin and wife, Sandy of Manchester, Tennessee. He is also survived by several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services were held at 3:00 p.m. Tuesday, August 20, 2019 at the Chapel of Ivie Funeral Home, Murphy with Rev. Eddie Duckworth and Rev. Eddie Cook officiating.  The interment was in Grape Creek Baptist Church Cemetery with military graveside rites provided by the Murphy American Legion Post 96, Hayesville VFW Post 6812, and Hayesville American Legion Post 532.  Pallbearers were Steve, Keith, and Jeff Martin, Paul Worley, Doug Radford, and Tom and Aaron Kephart.  Honorary pallbearers were Floyd Worley and Larry Davis.

The family received friends from 2:00-2:50 p.m. Tuesday, August 20^th at the Ivie Funeral Home, Murphy prior to the service.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials be made in memory of Franklin Martin to:  Gideons International, PO Box 164, Murphy, NC  28906 or to:  Parkinson’s Foundation, 601 E. 5^th Street, Suite 140, Charlotte, NC  28202.

Ivie Funeral Home, Murphy in charge of all arrangements.