Bobby Lewis Martin Sr

Roanoke Rapids-

Bobby Lewis Martin, Sr., 63, died at his home Tuesday, September 5, 2017.

Bobby was born in Halifax County, March 6, 1954, to the late Ralph and Evelyn Harris Martin. Bobby was a retired veteran, having served over 20 years in the United States Navy. He loved playing guitar, spending time with his family and friends and coaching girls softball, where he coached for over 9 years. Bobby also was a member of Blue Steel Motorcycle Club of North Carolina. In addition to his parents, Bobby was preceded in death by his previous wife, Arlene Martin.

Surviving are his wife, Susan Fowler Martin of the home; sons, Bobby Lewis Martin, Jr. and wife, Leslie, Kendall Martin and wife, Christie; daughter, Missy Tolbert and husband, James,

all of Roanoke Rapids; step-son, Marc Shaw and wife Brandy and step-daughter, Michelle Wells and husband, Eric, both of Roanoke Rapids; brothers, Pete Martin of Roanoke Rapids, and Wayne Martin of Hawaii; grandchildren, Jordan Martin, Hunter Martin, Kendallyn Martin, Skyler Martin, Nathan Rancourt, Mandi Tolbert, Aaron Shaw and Jaylan Wells; special friends, Mark and Laurie Kuchenbrod, Eddie Edquist and fellow brothers and wives of Blue Steel Motorcycle Club of North Carolina. Also surviving are many nieces and nephews.

The family will receive friends at Hockaday Funeral & Cremation Service Friday, September 8, 2017, from 7-9 pm. James Rawls will conduct funeral services Saturday, September 9, 2017 in the chapel at Hockaday at 11:00 am. Interment will follow at Crestview Memorial Cemetery.