Mr Orlanda Gerald Martin

January 15, 1954 - May 12, 2021

Orlanda Gerald Martin passed from labor to reward on May 12, 2021 at his home among his family. Orlanda was the son of the Late Jeanette McMillan Martin and Robert Lee Martin Jr which they preceded in death. Orlanda was united in marriage to the former Vickie Powell Martin on November 28, 2012. In sickness and health he was affectionate before his own and he was a dedicated husband. He was a devoted husband and he loved his family. When Orlanda was young he played in the band as a drummer. His hobbies included fishing, playing basketball, baseball, swimming and football. His nickname was “Oleo and Red man” by his fellow classmates (class of 72) and his wife. He joined Cromartie Temple of Praise, where he played the drums for the church. He also joined the U.S. Army and enrolled in the administrative School, Fort Jackson graduated 1973, American Automation Training Center; graduated 1977; Computer Processing: Programming Computer Logic, Robeson Technical College graduated 1981; Associate of Science Degree Small Business Management, Office Management, Accounting, Office Machine, Public Speaking Orlanda was well known for being a very hard dedicated worker, a true friend, loved his family, and he loved to say silly stuff to make people laugh. He was quiet and very reserved; he loved his own space, home body and loved dogs. Later he learned to love his self and he saw what was important to him. He leaves to cherish his loving wife of 25 years Vickie Powell Martin. His surviving children, Jamal Martin, Stephanie Jones O’Donoghue (Reggie O’Donoghue) He also had three step children Isaac Cory Crumpton Jr., Yolonda Crumpton Harris (Jackie Harris) and Erica Striblin (Ray Striblin). He had two siblings that he loved very much, Robert Lee Martin and Ronald Martin (deceased). A host of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins, grandchildren, devoted friends, Special thanks to the staff of Pruitt Health Hospice and Liberty Home Health Care: Nurse Penelope, Nurse Tarica, Dr. Mikhail Vinogradov, Dr. Patel and Chaplin Vivian Short, PHD.