Charles Henry Martin

Charles Henry "Jabo" Martin, 67, of Kingsport, TN, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Saturday, November 27, 2021. "Jabo" was born March, 17 1954 in Mabe Virginia, and in his younger years he was an avid deer hunter, fisherman and enjoyed camping. He loved his career as an excavator for over 40 years of his life. "Jabo"'s pride and joy was his family. "Jabo" was preceded in death by his parents, Jeanette Shupe Darnell and Clyde McDavid; stepdad, Bill Darnell; sister, Mary Sue Hutchins; brothers, Robert Flanary and Wayne McDavid. He is survived by his daughters, Teresa Condry "the self proclaimed favorite daughter" (Jeff), Lisa Gantt (Jeff B.), Nikki Martin-Berry "also the self proclaimed favorite daughter" (Shannon); son, Jamie Martin; grandchildren, Devin Condry (Sierra), Gannon Condry, Keylee Condry, Jaxon Condry, Austin Gantt, Callie Gantt, Madison Martin, Kenyon Martin, Arianna Martin, Dakota Martin,Aleshia Martin, Boo Martin; great grandchildren, Cason Condry, Espen Condry, Dom Martin, Katalaya Martin; sisters, Patsy Stapleton, Phyllis Linkous, Peggy Burchfield, Kate Browder, Francis Necessary, Bonnie McDavid; brothers, Jeff Flanary, J.C. McDavid, Duck McDavid; special friend and brother-in-law, Harold Lane. His wish was to be cremated, and a Celebration of Life will be held Monday, December 6th from 5pm until 8pm at the Model City Event Center (201 E. Center Street Kingsport, TN 37664). for immediate family and friends. Trinity Memorial Centers Funeral Home (423-723-8177) is honored to serve the Martin family.