of Damascus, AR
January 21, 1946 - October 31, 2023
Charles Wayne Martinez, 77, of Damascus passed away peacefully at the VA Hospital in Little Rock on October 31, 2023. He was born in Little Rock, Arkansas to the late Lester and Juanita Winfrey. Charles worked for 15 years as a Police Officer. He retired from AFCO Steel after 36 years as a machine operator. Charles was proud to serve in the U.S. Army on the UH-1 Huey, 247 medical detachments in Vietnam. He was a member of the Damascus Masonic Lodge Doric #471. Charles enjoyed watching westerns, Syfy movies and reading books. He was preceded in death by his parents; daughter, Pam Stevenson; grandsons, Trevor and Tyler Martinez; three sisters and two brothers.
Charles is survived by his loving wife of 49 years, Carol Martinez; children, Dustin (Kasie) Martinez, Tanya (Josh) Baggett, Regina (Ricky) Gardner, Steve (Marla) Martinez and John (Alissa) Martinez; 15 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren and a host of nieces; nephews; family and friends.
Visitation will be Monday, November 6, 2023 from 6:00PM-8:00PM at Roller McNutt Funeral Home in Greenbrier. Graveside Service will be on Tuesday, November 7, 2023 at 2:00PM at Pine Mountain Cemetery in Damascus with Brother Jeff Brown Officiating.
Pallbearers will be Brandon Berger, Drew Hensley, Aydan Martinez, Wyatt McHam, Dalton Langston and Jason Burroughs.
Honorary Pallbearers are Ray Lamar, Brayden Berger, Hastyn McHam, Westyn McHam, Charles Lee and Trenton Kade.
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9 Condolence(s)
Carlos and Robbie
Monday, November 6, 2023
Carol and Family: Praying for you all.
Carlo, Robbie and Hampton Stevenson
Dorothy Stewart -Morlan
Sunday, November 5, 2023
Carol I am so sorry and prayers for you I love you Dorothy
Dorothy Stewart -Morlan
Sunday, November 5, 2023
Carol I am so sorry. I just read this, may God Bless you, Love you Dorothy
Patsy Ward
Saturday, November 4, 2023
So sorry for your loss, may God give you all comfort and peace.
Roxanne
Friday, November 3, 2023
Prayers & love to y’all
NanaKay Thorn
Thursday, November 2, 2023
So sorry to hear about Charles., you and the family will be in my prayers.,
Pam Lute
Thursday, November 2, 2023
Carol my heart is breaking for you & your family!! Deepest sympathy ?? ??????
Karen Harlan
Thursday, November 2, 2023
Oh my heart goes out to the family he was already there, he tried to get better But it was not in the plan.my thoughts and prayers are for all the family,
Les Smith
Thursday, November 2, 2023
Dear Charles Martinez Family:
I’m so very sorry to hear this. Y’all are in my thoughts and prayers.
Love and Prayers
Les Smith