Christopher Lee Martin's Obituary
Christopher L. Martin, 39, of Memphis, TN passed away on Thursday, August 29th 2013 after a brave 2 year fight with cancer. He graduated from Briarcrest Christian School and The University of Tennessee, Knoxville. Chris was the fourth generation owner of A.S. Martin & Sons, an auto body shop founded in 1898 in Memphis. Chris was an amazing spirit, full of love for his heavenly father, his family and friends, his VOLS and for all people he met. He is survived by his wife, Jennifer Thornburg Martin, his two young sons, Austin and Anderson Martin, his mother, Becky Martin Holt of Olive Branch, MS and his brother, Scott Martin, also of Olive Branch. Chris leaves behind a large extended family and many friends. a service will be held on Wednesday, September 4th at 1pm at Memorial Park Funeral Home. Burial to follow. Visitation is Tuesday, September 3rd from 5 to 8 pm. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made at any Regions Bank to the Jennifer Thornburg-Martin fund to benefit Austin and Anderson Martin. He will be forever missed.Arrangements have been entrusted to Memorial Park Funeral Home and Cemetery, 5668 Poplar Ave. Memphis, TN 38119, (901)767-8930, “Behind the Stone Wall”.
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