A memorial service will be held at a later date for Christopher Allen Martin, 49, who died on Wednesday, Aug. 2, 2023, from lingering complications of an accident.
Chris was born on April 23, 1974, in Grenada, the son of John H. Martin Jr. and Linda Grant Martin. The family moved to Vicksburg in August 1974, where Chris spent his childhood and attended Bowmar Avenue Baptist Church. He went to Halls Ferry Elementary and Vicksburg Junior High before graduating from Vicksburg High in 1992. Chris attended community college, then moved to Grenada where he held several jobs.
While in Grenada, Chris accompanied his grandfather, John, to Wayside Baptist Church. He obtained a bachelor’s degree in business administration from Mississippi State University while interning with the Corps of Engineers Mat Sinking Unit.
His mother, Linda, and grandparents, John H. Martin Sr., Marie Roberts Martin and Fern Campbell Grant, all of Grenada, preceded Chris in death.
Survivors include, his father, John H. Martin (Lisa); brothers, John H. Martin III and Bengamin Sigh (Samantha); his aunt, Debbie Kilpatrick (Andy) of Grenada and nephew, Jordan Martin.
