Vernell Martin

Mt. Olive - Mr. Vernell Martin, 69 transitioned to his heavenly home on Thursday, August 31, 2023 at Wayne UNC Health Care, Goldsboro.

Born in Wayne Co., he is the son of Marvell Martin Manley and the late June Warren.

Left to cherish his memories are his wife of 38 years, Shirley Martin; children, LaKisha Darden of Mt. Olive, Shauna Aultman of Atlanta, GA, Gloria Bell of Charolette, NC, KaTia Kornegay of Mt. Olive, NC, Sasha Jones (James) of Dudley, NC; mother, Marvell Manley of Mt. Olive; special granddaughter of the home, Asiyah Martin; goddaughter, Jessica McDaniel; grandchildren, TaQuira Leach, Darrion Leach, Aashka Boykin, Kameron Clarke, Ijlal Boykin, Armani Williams, Jaiseem Jones, Karter Jones,  Noah Jones, Gianni Jones and great grandson Deviyan Leach; siblings, Christmas Martin (Glenda), Perry Slocumb, Everette Martin (Loretta), Derrick Manley (Trina), Elijah Manley, Harold (Nadine) Jones, Cynthia Foster, Carolyn Allen, Donnie Jones, Renee’ Warren; brother-in-law, Ronnie Kornegay; special niece, Kristina Brown; special cousin, George Faircloth; aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, other loving relatives and friends.

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