Alexander "Gorden" Martin

Alexander “Gorden” Martin, age 90, of Taylorsville left this world for his heavenly home on Saturday, February 24, 2018 to forever be with his Lord & Savior. He was born on September 19, 1927 in Alexander County, the son of the late Lee & Bessie Deal Martin. During his career, Gorden worked for the School System as a Math Teacher at Alexander Central High School. He had such a love for serving, especially in the ministry of telling others about the Lord leading him to be one of the first advisors in starting the Bible Club at ACHS. Gorden was a member at White Plains Baptist Church and loved going to the Taylorsville Camp Meetings. He was also involved in The Gideon’s International Ministry and enjoyed gardening. Gorden was a wonderful father, grandfather, brother, and friend who will truly be missed but forever in our hearts. Along with his parents, he was preceded in death by his first wife Ola Mae Bumgarner; second wife Francis June Moose; daughter Sarah Alexander; step-son Danny Drye; sisters Ruby Goforth, Effie Lee Abernathy, & Pauline Childers; and brother Grady Martin.

Those left to cherish his memory include his sons David Martin and Philip Martin & wife Karen both of Taylorsville; daughters Julie Martin of Zebulon, NC, Alice Bodensiek and late husband Erich of West Palm Beach, FL; grandchildren Adam & Simon Alexander, Christina & Christopher Bodensiek, and Abigail Martin; sister Edna Mae Overcash of Shelby, NC; brother J.D. Martin of Cary, NC; stepchildren Matthew Elder of Statesville and Rose Marie Wyatt of Troutman; along with a number of nieces and nephews.

The family will receive friends on Saturday, March 3, 2018 from 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm at White Plains Baptist Church. The funeral service will follow at 3:30 pm with the Rev. Tony Daniels officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. In lieu of flowers memorials may be sent to The Gideon’s International at Po Box 517, Taylorsville, NC 28681 or to Hospice of Alexander at 50 Lucy Echerd Lane, Taylorsville, NC 28681.