Daryl Kent Martin

Daryl Kent Martin, 65, of New York, passed away Saturday evening, May 29, 2021 in Raleigh, NC with his family by his side. Daryl was born on October 21, 1955, in Spartanburg, SC the son of the late John and Florence Meadows Martin. He entered the world a ten-pound bouncing baby boy and between the ages of six and seven Daryl moved to Queens, New York with his parents. Daryl attended the public schools of New York and was a graduate of Benjamin Cardoza High School in Corona, New York. After high school, he worked at Food Pageant until he secured a job with the Jamaica Bus Company(MTA) where he became a dispatcher for thirty-one years until he retired. Daryl was a hardworking man but always had a kind heart. He tried to have a tough exterior, but he was a teddy bear. He loved his family with every fiber of his being. Daryl loved to eat, laugh and it was rare when you didn’t see a smile on his face. In August of 2020 Daryl was diagnosed with cancer. He fought his battle diligently with pride and gusto. He fought to the end with a smile.

Mr. Martin leaves to morn his passing, siblings, Karin Martin of Tampa, FL, Zachary Martin of Spartanburg, SC and Ebony Vasquez of Charlotte, NC; nieces, Dominique Martin & Jakeitha Martin both of Tampa, FL and Zaaria Ford of Charlotte, NC; nephews, Antonio Carcano of Dallas, TX, Xavier Carcano of Fort Worth, TX, Lamont Vasquez of Charlotte, NC and Travis Martin of Raleigh, NC; great-nieces, Autumn Martin-Motes, Zy’Bria Martin-Wesson & Laila Martin-Diggs all of Tampa, Fl and Xaniyah Carcano of Fort Worth, TX; great-nephews, Keith Smalls, Jr. and  Maurice Burton both of Tampa, FL; great-great niece, Amani Aekins of Tampa, FL and a host of relatives that love him. The family would like to extend a special thank you to Travis Martin for opening his home to Daryl. He wanted to spend his final days there. The family would also like to say thank you for the phone calls, prayers and visits. We truly appreciate it during our time of bereavement.

 A service celebrating Daryl’s life will be held on a future date in Spartanburg, SC.

Arrangements by Clancy Strickland Wheeler Funeral Home, Wake Forest, NC(919)556-7400

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