Colon L. Martin, (Junior), age 87 passed away on Wednesday, November 30, at the Greens of Hickory, NC. He worked in the furniture industry for 40+ years. Junior’s love and passion for all things car related both classic and modern was only surpassed by his love for his family. Junior was born in Caldwell County, NC on December 26, 1934 to the late Lee and Ruth Martin. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Wanda Staley. Those left to cherish his memory are his loving wife, Patricia Martin and his step-son, Joe Angle and wife Rebecca Angle; grandchildren, Matthew Angle, Joshua Angle, and Phillip Angle as well as four great-grandchildren. Memorial Services will be held at Evans Funeral Service Chapel on Sunday, December 4, 2022 with Pastor Joe Angle officiating. The family will receive friends from 2:00-3:00 pm with a memorial service to follow. Donations may be made to Hospice and Palliative Care Lincoln County, 900 Dontia Drive, Lincolnton, NC 28092. Online condolences may be left at www.evansfuneralservice.com. Evans Funeral Service and Crematory is serving the Martin family.