Wendell Andrew Martin, 75, passed away on Saturday, July 29, 2023 surrounded by his family. Born February 6, 1948 in Commerce, Georgia to the late Julia and Mendell Martin, Wendell was preceded in death by sister Joan White and brother Max Martin, survived by sister Gail Emmett, his wife Cathy, two daughters and their families: Aimee and Ernie Molina, their children Lily, Jewel and Wilson and Erin and Jon Wilcox, their children Lucie and Lylah. Wendell and Cathy (Clark) were married on August 18, 1968. Wendell served in the Navy from 1968 to 1972. Wendell earned his Bachelors degree in Civil Engineering from Southern Tech and worked his entire career in commercial construction on such notable projects as Two First Union Center in Charlotte, Centennial Olympic Park in Atlanta and the Cloister Hotel on Sea Island. Wendell enjoyed spending time outdoors hunting, fishing and lovingly tending his lawn and plants. Wendell and Cathy loved to travel, including trips across the US, Hawaii and Europe, highlighted by a two month cross country road trip exploring US National Parks in 2015. A man of few words, Wendell showed love through acts of service, however, as Papa he found his greatest joy in his five grandchildren, with whom he was easily affectionate. Wendell read his Bible faithfully and loved Jesus with all his heart. A memorial service will be held on Friday, August 18, at the red brick church at Lawson Funeral Home, the same church where he and Cathy were married 55 years prior. Visitation will begin at 1:00 with a ceremony at 2:00 and an offsite reception to follow. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation in Wendell’s memory to Wounded Warriors Family Support. https://donate.wwfs.org/?campaign=347863  Arrangements by Lawson Funeral Home, 4532 Hwy 53 Hoschton, Ga. 30548. lawsonfuneralhome.org. 706-654-0966.