Mr. George Clayton Martin, Sr. of Summit died August 4 , at home.  Born August 13 , 1921, he was 98 years old.

He was born in Pike County to James B. and Norma Etter Martin.  He was preceded in death by his wife Marguerite H. Martin, three sisters Inez M. Roberts, Norma Clair Ponder, Francis M. Smith, and a brother J.B. Martin, Jr.

His survived by a daughter, Laurelie Ann  Everett (Robert) of Brandon, MS and a son, George C. Martin, Jr.(Jean) of Summit, MS.

He had six grandchildren:  Jill Everett Beam (Shelby) of Southaven, MS;  Emily Everett McLarty (Rev. Andrew) of Brookhaven, MS;  Jeff Martin (Tracey) of Wilson, NC;  Joy Trimble (David) of Fort Worth, TX;  Craig Pope (Jennifer) of Pikesville, NC;  and Kelly Stanley (Greg) of Lumberton, NC.  And he is survived by 10 great grandchildren.

A lifelong Episcopalian, Mr. Martin was an active member of Mediator/Redeemer Episcopal Church of McComb/Magnolia.

Memorials are welcomed at Mediator/Redeemer Church, P.O. Box 1001, McComb, MS 39649 or a charity of your choice.  Private graveside services will be held at Hollywood Cemetery in McComb with the Rev. Vic McInnis officiating