Donald C. Martin, 76, of Cayce, died Thursday, June 11, 2015. Born in Laurens, SC on February 11, 1939, he was a son of the late Clarence and Beryl Martin. Don retired from Phillips Components after 43 years of dedicated service. He also served in the US Air Force. Don was a member of Transfiguration Lutheran Church, and former member of Rehoboth United Methodist Church, where he was very active for many years. He was an avid golfer and Gamecock fan.

Survivors include his wife, Doris Belcher Martin; son, Christopher (Michelle) Horton of Charleston; daughters, Kelli (Mark) Windham of Columbia and Paige (Richard) Grimball of Greenville; grandchildren, Ashley, Kyle, Wells, Banks, Legare, Jonah, John Martin, Grace, Buist and Ethan; brother-in-law, Robert Belcher of Inman; sisters-in-law, Patte Proctor of Columbia, Jacquie Neeley of Chapin; and family friend, Barbara McCarty of GA. In addition to his parents, Donald was preceded in death by his brother, Horace Martin.

The funeral service for Mr. Martin will be held 4 o'clock, Sunday, June 14th, at Transfiguration Lutheran Church, with The Rev. Alexander H. Twedt officiating. The family will receive friends at the church prior to the service, beginning at 2:30 pm. Shives Funeral Home, Trenholm Road Chapel, is assisting the family. Memorials may be made to the church's Backpack Ministry at 1301 12th St, Cayce, SC 29033.