Johnny Martin

Mr. John E. “Johnny” Martin, 68, of Bowersville, GA, passed away on Monday, October 19, 2026, at St. Mary’s Sacred Heart Hospital in Lavonia.

Born on November 12, 1957, in College Park, GA, he was the son of the late Edgar Martin and Christine Hogg Martin. Mr. Martin was the owner/operator of T & J Small Engines and a member of the Oak Bower Baptist Church. Johnny loved spending time with his kids, grandkids, and the love of his life, Teresa. He loved NASCAR, Dale Earnhardt, and building model cars. Johnny also loved music as he played banjo, drums, and bass in old country & Gospel bands.

Survivors include his wife: Teresa Singleton Martin of the home; son: John Martin (Beth) of Hartwell; daughter: Nickie McLeroy (Josh) of Elberton, GA; one sister: Dorothy Burdette of Atlanta; and five grandchildren: Cameren, Kaylynn, Nataleigh, Keylan, and Kristine.

Mr. Martin is preceded in death by his parents; brother: Leon Martin; and one sister: Mary Ruth Hudson.

The family will receive friends to reminisce and celebrate Johnny’s life on Saturday, October 24, 2026, from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the Strickland Funeral Home of Hartwell. It was his wishes to be cremated following the visitation.

The Strickland Funeral Home and Cremation Services of Hartwell is assisting the family with all of the arrangements.