Dr. Carlton Martin

Dr. Carlton Scott Martin, Albertville, passed peacefully at home surrounded by family on January 31, 2017. A memorial service will be held at First Presbyterian Church in Albertville on Saturday, February, 4, 2017, at 12:30. Visitation will start in the sanctuary at 11:00 a.m. prior to the service. A reception will be held after the service in the Church Fellowship Hall. Survivors include his wife Gay; sons Scott (Dina) Martin of Columbia, Tennessee and Mark (Lori) Martin of Birmingham. Step-Children: Lisa (Jack) Hancock of Guntersville, Marianne (Andrew) Chase of Longmont, Colorado, and Heath (Cheryl Milner of Albertville. 10 Grandchildren. The son of Charlcie Layman and Walter Carlton Martin, Dr. Martin grew up in Birmingham. He graduated with his degree in Civil Engineering from Auburn University in 1951 and thereafter joined the U.S. Navy and worked as s civil engineer in Birmingham after his discharge from the Navy. He returned to school and received his dental degree from the University of Alabama in 1963. Thereafter, he opened his dental office in Albertville where he practiced until retiring in 2000. In 1998, Dr. Martin received the Alabama Dental Association's Most Excellent Fellow Award. Other professional honors include the Life Membership Award from the Alabama Dental Association and the Academy of General Dentistry's Fellowship Award. He served as delegate to the American Dental Association for eight years and on the Board of Dental Examiners of Alabama for five years. He held memberships in the American Dental Association, the Society for the Preservation of Oral Health, the C.C. Bass Study Club, and the Fifth District Dental Society. he retired from dentistry in 2000. Dr. Martin served in the U.S. Naval Reserve for more than 30 years, where he attained the rank of Captin. He was active in community affairs, the Albertville Civitan Club and was an avid supporter of the Albertville Public Library. In the Albertville First Presbyterian Church, Dr. Martin served in many leadership roles including that of elder. He was a longtime member of the church choir. He also served on Presbytery committees and as a representative to the Synod. In 1990, he attended the 202nd General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church (the denomination's largest governing body) as one of North Alabama's elder commissioners. A member of the Auburn Alumni, he enjoyed sports, golfing, community volunteer work, travel reading and spending time with his family. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Presbyterian Children's Home, 905 Ashland Dr., Talladega, AL. 35160; Shepherd's Cove Hospice, 408 Martling Road, Albertville, Al 35951; or the ALbertville Public Library, 200 Jackson Street, Albertville, Al. 35950

Dr. Carlton Martin

September 9, 1928 - January 31, 2017