Mr. Martin Keith Taylor age 59 of Pembroke, North Carolina was born on December 13, 1962, to the late Harold Taylor and the late Christine Conyers Taylor in Marlboro County, South Carolina. Mr. Martin passed away peacefully into eternity surrounded by his loving family on Saturday, December 25, 2021, with the song Amazing Grace. Along with his parents, he was preceded in death by his companion of 30 years Bernice "Sally" Locklear.

Mr. Martin leaves to cherish his memories one son: Josh Lynn Locklear, two daughters: Allison Locklear of Pembroke, North Carolina, Lenice Locklear of Maxton, North Carolina, one sister: Christy Barfield (Roy) of McColl, South Carolina, one grandchild: Carina Suzanne Godoy along with a host of other relatives and friends.