Thomas "Tom" Oakes Martin

Thomas “Tom” Oakes Martin, 75 of Dry Fork, VA, departed this life on Wednesday, January 28, 2026 at his residence following a 6-month cancer battle and decline in health. Tom was born in Danville, VA on June 3, 1950, a son of the late James Melvin Martin and Margaret Oakes Martin. He was a graduate of Chatham High School (1968) and Elon College (1973) with a degree in Business Administration. He joined his father in 1973 as a mechanic at his business, W.H. Martin and Son. In 1985, he expanded this business with his partner, Richard Harper in forming Interstate Motor Supply where he remained until 2000. He later was employed at Haymore Garden Center from 2002 until his retirement in 2022. Even though he retired he continued to work when needed until 2025 when his health declined. He enjoyed golf, NASCAR racing, music, LA Dodgers baseball, working outdoors in the yard and always striving for the greenest grass. He especially loved talking and meeting all the customers from his many years of business that quickly became his friends. He was a member of Swansonville Methodist Church. Survivors include his wife of 47 years, Amy Giles Martin; and a son, Andrew Giles Martin and his girlfriend, Kathryn Beale. He is survived by one brother, Frank Martin and wife Lil; one sister, Anna Craik and husband, Alastair; a sister-in-law, Tondea Bailey and husband Bob. He is also survived by nieces and nephews, Emily Martin, Kurt Martin (Allison), Mindy Bailey (Chad) and her children, Chase, Madison and Collin Lesko, Monica Finlay (Jamie) and her children, Grant and Caroline, Gordon Craik (Katie), and Kirsten Barclay (John). He was predeceased by his son, Patrick Thomas Martin. A celebration of life will be conducted on Friday, January 30, 2026 at 3:00 P.M. at the Wrenn-Yeatts Westover Chapel with the Reverend Linwood Cook officiating. The family will receive friends prior to the service on Friday from 1:30 P.M. to 2:45 P.M. at the funeral home and at other times the family will be at the residence. The family would like to thank Blue Ridge Cancer Center of Roanoke and Nayar Hospice for his care. In lieu of flowers the family suggest that memorial donations be made to Swansonville Methodist Church at 16492 Franklin Turnpike, Dry Fork, VA 24549 or to Mount Hermon Fire and Rescue at 4268 Franklin Turnpike, Danville, VA 24540. Wrenn-Yeatts Westover Chapel is respectfully serving the Martin family.

Thomas "Tom" Oakes Martin

June 3, 1950 - January 28, 2026