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Obituary for John Edward Martin “Papa John”

Loris, South Carolina, Horry County.......John Edward Martin, age 83, of Hwy 9 West Loris, SC was called home to his Heavenly Father, after a courageous battle with cancer, on Tuesday, November 4, 2025 at McLeod Health Loris. Born on May 22, 1942 in Lexington, NC, to the late James A Martin and Nannie Wilma Goins Martin. Mr. Martin was predeceased by his wife, Zonnie Louise Martin, who he …

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Lake Swamp Baptist Church Loris, SC

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What were John's favorite books?
The Holy Bible
The Holy Bible
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Born

May 22nd, 1942
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Had a child, Sheila Martin Housand

1963
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Passed away

November 4th, 2025
Loris, SC

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Cause of death

Cancer

Method of disposition

Cremation

Final resting place

Ashes kept in an urn

Loris, S.C., USA

Grand Strand Funeral Home & Crematory
Funeral services provided by

Grand Strand Funeral Home & Crematory

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