Carey H. Martin (HEPHZIBAH, Ga.)

HEPHZIBAH, Ga. - Mr. Carey Martin of McElmurray Road in Hephzibah died on Monday, September 22, 2008 at University Hospital. He was 68 years old. The family will receive friends today, Wednesday, September 24, 2008 from 6:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. at The Poteet Funeral Home, 3465 Peach Orchard Road, Augusta. The funeral service will be conducted on Thursday, September 25, 2008 at 2:00 p.m. Committal services will follow in the family plot at Hillcrest Memorial Park. His pastor, Dr. Robert Driggers will officiate. Carey is survived by his wife and best friend, Phyllis Martin; his sons, Reynold Borseth and Gwen, of Appling, Glen Martin and Evelyn, of Augusta, Todd Smith and his wife, Rhonda, of Augusta, and Raymond Borseth and his wife, Joan, of Grovetown; daughters, Lourie Redfern and her husband, Tommie, of Augusta, Rachel Myers of Orlando, Florida, Donna Meadows and her husband, Jimmy Lee, of Augusta, Susan Borseth of Augusta, Sherry Blanco of Augusta, and Charlene Dykes of Rock Hill, South Carolina; his brother, Mitchell LaGrand Martin and his wife, Bobbie,; his sister, Rhonda Sellers and her husband, Leroy, of Whiteville, North Carolina; nineteen grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. Carey was preceded in death by his parents, Marvin and Dorothy Martin; his son, Michael; two grandsons, Reynold Jr., and Brian. Carey was a member of Pine Hill Baptist Church. For over 43 years, he owned Martins Barber Shop. He was very active in local politics and a member of the Sheriff's Department Merit Board. He was also a member of the Henpeck Club. Pallbearers are his grandsons, Jason Borseth, Tommy Redfern Jr., Joshua Smith, Devin Meadows, Justin Dukes, and his friend Thomas Bochette. The Poteet Funeral Home, 3465 Peach Orchard Road, Augusta, 706.798.8886 is in charge of the funeral arrangements. Friends may sign the online guestbook at www.poteetfuneralhomes.com . Sign the guestbook at AugustaChronicle.com

The Augusta Chronicle-September 24, 2008