Mr. Jasper Elwillis Martin, 66, aka "GEECH" & "PAPA", the rock of our loving family, was promoted onto glory on the 26th day of February 2015. He was born May 31, 1949 to the late Lottie Moore.

He attended the Forsyth County Schools and graduated from Paisley High. His work history consisted of Linville & Norfolk Southern Railroad, C&M Bailing Systems, McLean Trucking, and he retired from Ingersoll Rand in Mocksville, NC.In addition to his mother,

Jasper was preceded in death by his wife, Joanne B. Martin; brother, Vernorris Martin, Sr.; nephew, Darrian Martin; grandmother, Catherine Sydney; and a host of family & friends.

He leaves to cherish his memories 2 sons, Travis (Erika) Martin and Derrick (Latisha) Spease; 2 daughters, Willette "his Tootie" (Marc Gray) and Rhonda (Curtis Clark) Spease; a daughter-figure, Terika Martin; 13 grandchildren, Dee-Dee, Tia (Kevin), Nicci, Chelle, Ashley, Diandra, D.J., Daquan, Charlita, Whitney, Reggie, Karisma, and Karissa; 13 great-grandchildren, Aniyah, Tim, Jamal, Jadasia, Jabria, Jonasia, Kamariyonna, Desire, Karon, Darrian, Zy-Reyonna, T.J., and Taylor; father-figure, Mr. Wilburn Moore; 3 sisters, Maven (Linwood) Pollard, Catherine Matthews, and Rita Martin; 3 brothers-in-law, Clarence, Carnell, and Calvin Braddy; a brother-figure, Uncle "Mac" Phillips; extended family including a devoted and special friend, Ms. Sandra Thompson, her daughter, Robin and grandchild, Little Miss "Tu-niny"; and a host of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, family and church family.

Funeral services will be held at 12noon Thursday, March 5, 2015 at New Birth Worship Center, East Bend, NC. Interment will follow in Parklawn Memorial Park. The family visitation will be held from 11:30am until 12noon on Thursday at the Church.