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Donald Wayne Martin

August 6, 1941 — June 17, 2022

Donald Wayne Martin, age 80, passed away on the afternoon of June 17, 2022 at Duke Raleigh Hospital. Born August 6, 1941 in Raleigh, NC to the late Williford Nathan and Sallie R. Martin. Surviving are his wife of almost 60 years in November, Linda Martin of the home; son, Gregory (Scott) Martin and wife Barri of Willow Spring; granddaughters, Grace Elizabeth Martin and Lily Claire Martin; brother, Kenneth Martin of Broadway. He was preceded in death by his son, Donald Wayne Martin, Jr.; grandson, Nathan Scott Martin; half-brother, Williford Martin. Wayne was a graduate of Cary High School. He retired from the Raleigh Police Department in 1983. After retirement, he decided to pursue his life –long dream of being a college graduate. He enrolled in NC Wesleyan College where he received his Bachelor of Arts degree in English and History on May 5, 1990. Wayne was active in coaching little league sports over the years, but his true passion was fishing and hunting. However, when he became a grandpa, his favorite time was always spent with his granddaughters.

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Thursday, June 23, 2022

1:00 - 2:00 pm (Eastern time)

Bryan Lee Funeral Chapel

1200 Benson Road, Garner, NC 27529

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Thursday, June 23, 2022

Starts at 2:00 pm (Eastern time)

Bryan Lee Funeral Chapel

1200 Benson Road, Garner, NC 27529

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