Shawn Randall Martin, age 56, of Broxton, Georgia, passed away Friday, August 20, 2021, at his residence. Born January 14, 1965, he was a son of the late George H. and Elizabeth Z. Alderman Martin. Shawn grew up in Marlinton and has lived in Coffee County, Georgia, for the last 30 years. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Sabrina Johnson. He is survived by his wife, Shirley W. Martin, of Broxton, Georgia; a son, Zack Martin, of Ft. Myers, Florida; two grandchildren, Tristen Martin and Ava Ireland, of Gladstone, Virginia; two brothers, George H Martin, II and Brian Martin; four sisters, Heather VanSice, Cathy Parker, Trudy Zornow and Suzie Martin; father-in-law, Johnny Ward, of West Green, Georgia; sister and brother-in-law, Frankie and Roy Hollis, of West Green, Georgia; several nieces and nephews; and many friends. Ricketson Funeral Home in Douglas, Georgia, is in charge of the arrangements.
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