Robert Willard “Bob” Martin, 71, of Ray City, died Tuesday, May 26, 2026, at SGMC Lanier Campus.

He was born December 3, 1954, in Bibb County to the late Robert Willard Martin and the late Jimmie Ree Griffin Martin. He was a carpenter, lifetime builder, who loved his work and was known by many as “Bob the Builder”. He loved mowing grass, would help anyone he could and was a member of the Ray City United Methodist Church. He was preceded in death by a brother: Rodney Jim Martin and a brother-in-law: Walter Snipes.

He is survived by a daughter: Erin Johnson of Tucson, AZ; 3 sisters: Debra Snipes of Ray City, Deniece Herrington (Wayne Olive) of Ray City and Dolly (Elton) Dupree of Ray City; brother: Randy (Jo Ann) Martin of Ray City; 2 grandchildren: Ashlee Johnson and Lily Johnson; great grandson: Ryan Porter; special friend: Sharon Luke of Valdosta; several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be held Saturday, May 30, 2026, at 2 PM in the Ray City United Methodist Church with the Rev. Carla Warnock and Rev. Jeff Palmer officiating. Interment will follow in the Beaver Dam cemetery. Visitation is Saturday in the church one hour prior to the service.