Funeral Services for Michael Keith Martin, 65, of Hoschton, will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 21, at Whitfield Funeral Home, South Chapel with the Rev. Buddy Barron and the Rev. Michael Leavell officiating.
Mr. Martin passed away Monday, Aug. 16, 2021.
Born in 1956, in Hall County, he was the son of the late J.L. and Mary Ruth Martin, the fourth of six children. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Zachary Martin.
He grew up in Lula. As a child, Mike attended the Pentecostal church with his Granny Smith where he built his strong foundation in the bible. From a young age, Granny Smith told him that he would be a preacher one day. Mike also began working with his father at Shirley's Feed and Seed when he was a child. Here he built his strong work ethic and go-getter attitude, accomplishing anything he put his mind to.
Although he did not attend college, Mike was mathematically gifted and mechanically inclined. He could fix anything. His gifts and motivation led him to become a manufacturing engineer. He made a career of travelling the world and selling machinery, which he greatly enjoyed. He often shared stories of the people he met and experiences he had.
Mike's early biblical foundation led him to becoming more involved in the ministry as an adult. He served as an associate, assistant, and teaching pastor at various churches. One of Mike's greatest passions was prison ministry. Mike spent over 10 years connecting with prisoners and sharing his faith. Mike also enjoyed hosting an annual Hallelujah Harvest party on Halloween, with a hayride, campfire, and games.
In his free time, Mike enjoyed riding motorcycles and horses.
He is survived by his four sons, Gabe (Lindsay) Martin, Josh (Heather) Martin, Seth Martin, and Sam Martin; his grandchildren, Kadin Martin and Kaylen McGaskey; and his four sisters, Judy (Gene) Harkins, Pat Horne, Donna (Daniel) Carpenter, and Shelba (Glenn) Bennett; and many friends.
The family will receive friends from 5 until 8 p.m. Friday, Aug. 20, at the funeral home.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Whitfield Funeral Homes & Crematory, South Chapel, Baldwin.