Billy Martin

Billy J. Martin, age 79, of Forest City, passed away, Wednesday, September 25, 2019 at his residence.  Billy was born March 4, 1940 in Rutherford County, NC to the late Jack Gosey and Laura Mae Martin Gosey.

Billy worked as a Machine Operator for Ecusta-Olin Paper Plant for many years.  He loved gardening, cooking out, watching football and soccer, but most of all he loved spending time with his family and friends.

In addition to his parents, Billy was preceded in death by his wife, Patricia Anne Galloway Martin and one sister, Shirley Martin.

Those left to cherish his memory include two daughters; Lisa Martin of Forest City and Michelle Kiser of Gastonia.  He is also survived by a grandson, Cody Kiser.

No formal services are planned at this time.