Russell Alton Martin, 67, died Tuesday, November 11, 2014 at Lexington Medical Center.

Born in Saluda County and a son the late Floyd Atlas Martin and Christine Shealy Martin Davis and stepson of the late John Davis , he was the husband of Janet Smith Martin. Mr. Martin served 6 years in the SC National Guard 122nd Engineer Company in Saluda. He was owner of Martin's Bait and Tackle and Martin's Landing and retired from Lake Murray Vinyl. He was a member of Rehoboth United Methodist Church and the Triple B bass club and B.A.S.S..

Surviving are his wife, Janet Smith Martin, a son, Scott Martin (Allyson) of Saluda, a daughter, Tonia M. Hudson (Troy) of Leesville, four brothers, Calvin Martin (Linda) of W. Columbia, Harley Martin (Donnette) of Prosperity, Jimmy Martin (Molly) and Aven Martin (Phyllis) both of Leesville, a sister, Loretta Crowley (John) of Leesville, four grandchildren, Ryan Martin, Taylor Martin, Kaylee Hudson and Kennedy Hudson.

Mr. Martin was preceded in death by his father in-law and mother in-law, Charlton and Marjorie Smith.

The family will receive friends from 5 until 7 p.m., Thursday evening at Ramey Funeral Home.

Funeral services will be held 3 p.m., Friday, November 14, 2014 at Rehoboth United Methodist Church with Rev. Dr. Noble Miller officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery.

Memorials may be made to Rehoboth United Methodist Church, 936 Holley Ferry Rd., Leesville, SC 29070 or to St. Paul United Methodist Church, Family Life Center Fund, 102 E. Butler Ave., Saluda, SC 29138.