Birth date: Oct 1, 1965 Death date: Jun 24, 2012
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“As the deer panteth for the water, so my soul longeth after Thee. Psalm 42:1” Martin Shane Meredith, age 46, of Elizabethton passed away at his residence Sunday, June 24, 2012. A native of Carter County, he was the son of Peggy Marie Martin Meredith of Elizabethton and the late Lloyd Leo Meredith Sr. Martin was co-owner and operator of Carter County Motor Company, Meredith Brothers Auto and Meredith Valley Cabins. He was a farmer at Meredith Valley, an entrepreneur, an inventor and a craftsman. He was an outdoorsman who loved hunting and fishing. Martin was a member of First Christian Church Elizabethton where he supported the Youth and young children of First Christian. In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Jess and Jessie Martin and his paternal grandparents, Claude and Geneva Meredith. Survivors in addition to his mother include a brother, Lloyd Leo Meredith Jr. and his wife Janet, Elizabethton; a sister, Vera Marie Meredith Peters, Elizabethton; several nieces and nephews, Weston Peters, Meredith Dunning and her husband David, Jordan Peters and Ethan Meredith and a great-nephew, Oliver Dunning. Several aunts, uncles and cousins also survive. A memorial service by the river will be held at 5:30 P.M. Wednesday, June 27, 2012 at the Meredith Valley Cabins with Mr. John Smith, Mr. Brent Nidiffer and Mr. David Siebenaler, ministers officiating. The family will receive friends at Meredith Valley at any time. Honorary pallbearers will be all of his special friends of all ages from down through the years. The family has requested in lieu of flowers donations be made to the Youth of First Christian Church Elizabethton, 513 Hattie Avenue, Elizabethton, TN 37643 or the Youth of Valley Forge Christian Church, 114 Valley Forge Christian Church Road, Elizabethton, TN 37643. “Life isn’t about living forever it’s about making the journey that counts.”Read Obituary
We are saddened to hear of the loss of Martin...our family and friends spent a wonderful week at the Meredith Valley Cabins in 2006 and Martin took us all up to the top of the hill with the cows and the view...an amazing night and an amazing person. He was so nice and so helpful. May the Lord bless your memories and heal your sadness.
Peggy, Vera and Leo, I just learned of Martin's death. I am so sorry for your loss. I want you to know that I think of your family often- my Dad loved working for Lloyd and loved each of you as well. I will never forget your kindness.
Kathy Grindstaff Hinkle
I was so sad to hear about Martin. Mom and dad called me as I was out of the country. I have such fond memories of Martin and Mark together. Remember the good times as you journey through this difficult time.
Kazel LaPorte Carbone
Martin's smile was addicting. Thinking of you now as you try to get through this difficult time.
Our hearts ache with deep sadness, of the passing of Martin. We spent numerous summers at the Meredith Valley campground.
Martin would always insure that we had a place to park our RV, when would would drive from Indiana down for the Bristol race.We always enjoyed our stay and looked forward to seeing your family every year.
Martin spoke so fondly of his family and loved them dearly.The Meredith Valley brought
him much peace and happiness.
Our sincere and deepest sympathy at this time of great sorrow.May you find comfort knowing, your in our thoughts and prayers.God bless.
Dan and Brenda Wood
