Gary Martin

Gary Wayne Martin, 77, of Chattanooga, Tenn., went home to be with his Lord on Thursday, Jan. 18, 2018. He was a member of Tyner United Methodist Church and the Ralph Pennington Men’s Prayer Breakfast. Gary was retired from sales and loved to play golf in his younger days. He was known for his sense of humor and quick wit. Gary was preceded in death by his father, James Martin. Survivors include his loving wife, Betty Martin; sons, David, Steve and Chris (Sarah) Martin, all of Chattanooga, Tenn.; stepsons, Chris (Carla) Sikes, of Ringgold, Ga., and Patrick (Nikki) Sikes, of Chattanooga, Tenn.; mother, Lois Martin; sister, Peggy Kinkade, both of Sherman, Texas; and several grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends from 5 to 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 24, 2018, at the Valley View Chapel of Chattanooga Funeral Home and 10 to 11 a.m. on Thursday, Jan. 25, 2018, at Tyner United Methodist Church prior to the service. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. on Thursday, Jan. 25, 2018, at Tyner United Methodist Church, 6805 Standifer Gap Road, Chattanooga, Tennessee, 37421. Memorial Contributions may be made to the Tyner United Methodist Building Fund. Please share your thoughts and memories online at: www.ChattanoogaValleyViewChapel.com. Arrangements by Chattanooga Funeral Home, Crematory & Florist, 7414 Old Lee Highway, Chattanooga, TN 37421.