Curtis Ray "Boma" Martin, Jr.

Obituary For Curtis Ray "Boma" Martin, Jr.

On Wednesday, February 12, 2025, Curtis Ray “Boma” Martin, Jr. 64, of Ridgeway, VA transitioned peacefully at Carillion Roanoke Memorial Hospital. He was born in Martinsville, VA on February 7, 1961, to the late Curtis Ray Martin, Sr. and Maxine Whittle Strawn Martin.

In addition to his parents, Curtis was preceded in death by one sister, Donna R. Fitzgerald.

Curtis attended New Life in Christ Ministries. He was a graduate of Martinsville High School class of 1979. After graduating from High School, Curtis enlisted in the United States Army where he received an honorable discharge. Later, Curtis enlisted in the United States Marine Corp where he served his country.

Those left to cherish his memory include three daughters, Christy T. Grant of Albemarle, NC, Chanell J. Hairston of Long Beach, CA and Sherrea N. Grant of Martinsville, VA; two sons, Lealan T. Hairston of Las Vegas, NV and Karay A. Dickerson of Atlanta, GA; four sisters, Cheryl M. Hairston of Ridgeway, VA, Carla N. Murphy of Martinsville, VA, Cherry D. Martin of SC and Dominique L. Martin of Martinsville, VA; and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends.

A funeral service will be held on Monday, February 17, 2025, at 12 noon at the C.R.V. Memorial Chapel at Hairston Funeral Home, 301 Fayette St., Martinsville with Elder Keith L. Owens, Eulogist. Interment will be private.

A public viewing will be held on Sunday, February 16, 2025, at Hairston Funeral Home between the hours of 1 p.m. until 5 p.m. Other times, the family will receive friends at the home of his sister, Carla Murphy, 416 Clearview Dr., Martinsville beginning on Friday, February 14, 2025. Live streaming of the funeral service will be available at Hairston Funeral Home live via Facebook.

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