Stephen Ray Martin

October 19, 1950 - November 3, 2021

Stephen Ray Martin, age 71, of Bristol, VA passed away on Wednesday, November 3, 2021 at Bristol Regional Medical Center. He was a member of Souls Harbor Church. He was preceded in death by his parents, Walter and Emma Kay Meredith Martin; sister, Sissy Voigt, brother, Don Martin. And a favorite niece, Cheryl Voigt Watkins. Survivors include his daughter, Kathleen Taylor and husband, David; son, Stephen Brent Stowers; brothers, Eddie Martin, Walt Martin; two granddaughters, Emma Grace and Candace Jayne Taylor, several nieces and nephews. A celebration of life service will be conducted at 7:00 P.M., Tuesday, November 9, 2021 at Soul’s Harbor Church with Pastor Robert Osborne officiating. The family will receive friends from 6:00 – 7:00 P.M., Tuesday prior to the service at the church. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Souls Harbor Church, 375 Bonham Rd, Bristol, VA 24201 Condolences and memories may be left for the family at akardfuneralhome.com Akard Funeral Home, (423) 989-4800 is honored to serve the Martin family.