On May 23rd, 2021, Patrick Lee Martin was welcomed to Heaven following a long battle with Lewy Body disease. While his family surrounded him at home in Birmingham, AL, they released him to the waiting souls of his adored wife Linda Marcella, his sister, Marjory “Mike” Martin, parents, Jack, Polly and Barbara Martin and dear friend Crystal Williams as well as numerous loved family and friends.

 Surviving family include his wife, companion and partner in all things of 32 years, Teri (Bruce) Martin, the children of his heart, his sons, Steven Kuchman (Destini), Rick Roberts (Mary) and Clem Bell, daughters Rhonda Marcella Sterbonic, Melissa Mosby Smith, Patrice Michelle Clifton (Jack). Linsey Michelle Johnson (Ryan) and Ashley Elizabeth Lacy, his sisters Lisa Ferguson and Cheryl Anne Mihoch, Grandchildren, Mark (Andy), Cory, Sawyer Roberts and Austin Woods, Donovan Willerson, Lindsey Summers, Dakota Smith, Chloe and Trevyn Smith, Jace, Brady and Austin Johnson, Jasmyn Kuchman and Grayson Lacy as well as numerous and dear great grands, nieces and nephews and a very special young woman always close to his heart!

 Patrick was born in Memphis, TN on July 9th, 1942. He attended Hume’s High School and owned and operated several businesses including restaurants, card rooms and Electro Bake Auto Painting finishing his career as truck transport Owner Operator. He began working for Darryl Starbird in the Custom Car Industry in 1960 and continued as a judge, manager and announcer for venues such as Super Chevy, ISCA and Fun Ford Weekend until his retirement in 2016. He customized and owned several award-winning vehicles.

 His stature as a man and a Christian were renown. He promoted Racers for Christ and served in Church of the Highlands, dedicating time to various charitable organizations. Never did anyone want for anything around him. His love of people, humor and generosity were not only well known but felt by all who encountered him. From bringing home those in need, to being a father to neighborhood children and feeding people on the streets like they were his own, he enveloped people with his very own gruff and steady brand of love. He considered everyone he met family. A deep and profound void will be felt by all who knew him.

 In accordance with his wishes, no services will follow. His deepest wish was to be remembered as he lived, not as he died. He asks thatany commemorations be made to the Lewy Body Foundation (Donate - Lewy Body Dementia Association (lbda.org)), Cystic Fibrosis Research (CFF) or to his favorite children’s charity, St Jude’s (St. Judes).


        " Our deepest appreciation for the caregivers, Affinity Hospice, the nurses, doctors and caregivers and those that made such a difficult time  easier to bare.  Blessings to them and especially to Athena, Shannon, Orlando' Eric and Amanda."