Sidney A. Martin Obituary (1941 - 2018)

Sidney A. Martin, 77, of Newberry died on September 23, 2018 following his battle with Angiosarcoma Cancer for the past year and half. He was born on the Family Farm in Newberry on August 20, 1941. Mr. Martin was a Counter Salesman for Electrical Contractors, Ace Englewood Electric, for 41 years. He enjoyed farming with his father over the years and fishing as well. He is survived by his wife, Dorris Cain Martin, his son, Alan Martin, a stepson, Danny Land, brothers Chuck Martin and Riley Martin, his sisters, Carroll Mixon and Nancy Rogers, 2 grandchildren, 6 step-grandchildren, and 6 step-great-grandchildren. Sidney was preceded in death by his parents, Austin and Susie Beauchamp Martin, his 2 brothers, Terry and Darrell Martin, and a step-son, Dwayne Land. The family is requesting no flowers or food. The family is very grateful to the compassionate medical care given by Dr. Pamela Ritter-Wiggs, ARNP and Dr. William Mendenhall of UF Health. A visitation will be on Thursday, September 27, 2018 at 4:00 p.m. at Union Baptist Church of Newberry and the funeral service will begin at 5:00 p.m. with Pastor Travis Moody and Pastor Andy Cook officiating. Burial will be private.