Loyd Spencer Martin Sr.

Loyd “Spencer” Martin, Sr, Age 80, of Ronda, North Carolina passed away on January 3, 2025 at Wilkes Health & Rehab, North Wilkesboro, NC. Spencer was born on March 3, 1944 in Wilkes County to the late Loyd Maness and Minnie Lee Seagraves Martin.

In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by an infant daughter, Angela Lynn and son, Loyd Spencer Martin, Jr., ex daughter in law, Angela Lewis Dickinson, great grandson, Asa David Martin, sister, Lillie Belle Martin Alexander, brothers in law, James Alexander and Dwight Hendren.

Surviving is his wife of 60 years, Glenda Vanhoy Martin, grandchildren, Angela (Bret) Carson, Taylor (Morgan Thomas) Martin, Austin (Jamie Evans) Martin, Kaitlyn (Derrick) Brownridge, Tiffany Martin and 10 great grandchildren. Also surviving is a sister, Janet (Lloyd) Moore, niece, Renee (Terry) Deal, nephews, Kevin (Suzanne Branca) Hendren and Christopher (Amy McCann) Alexander.

Spencer graduated from East Wilkes High School in 1962 and worked as a transportation manager at Sunbeam Appliance Corp., Mr. How Warehouses, Service Merchandise, Champion Products and Sara Lee Corp. After retiring he worked part time at WTA in Wilkesboro, NC.

The family wishes to express their heartfelt thanks to the many wonderful caregivers at Mountain Valley Hospice for the months of care rendered to Spencer and Glenda We want to additionally thank Wilkes Health and Rehabilitation for their dedicated care the last weeks of his life.

Spencer will be cremated and there will be NO service or interment. The family request NO flowers and that memorials be made to Mountain Valley Hospice, Attention: Finance, 1427 Edgewood Drive, Suite 101, Mount Airy, NC 27030 Or the charity of their choice.