Arthur Ray Martin, 70, passed away Thursday, September 12, 2013, at his home.
Ray was born in Elkin, NC, son of the late Marvin J. and Dorothy Simmons Martin. He was President of Industrial Instrument Company, and was widely respected in the systems control industry. He had traveled extensively, both nationally and internationally on consulting and engineering applications, especially in the paper industry. Ray was also well known for his wildlife habitat enhancement and his love of farming. He was a veteran of the U. S. Navy and a member of Ridgeland Drive Baptist Church.
Surviving are his wife, Geri Woodall Martin; son, Erik Martin and his wife, Shea of Seneca; daughter, Adrienne Ambrose and her husband, Tony, of Ormond Beach, FL; sisters, Johnsie Crawford and her husband, Vic, of Brandon, FL. and Connie Routson and her husband, Fred, of Bixby, OK; grandchildren, Max, Sam and Rex Ambrose, Makenzie and Riley Martin.
In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by a brother John R. Martin, and a grandson, Damon Cole Martin.
Funeral services will be held on Monday September 16, 2013 at 2:00 P. M. at Ridgeland Drive Baptist Church, with burial to follow in Memory Gardens, Clemson.
The family will receive friends on Sunday, September 15, 2013, from 6:00 P. M. until 8:00 P. M. at Duckett Robinson Funeral Home.
Condolences may be expressed online at www.robinsonfuneralhomes.com or in person at the funeral home.