Steven Martel

1970 - September 11, 2022

STEVEN RONALD MARTEL, age 52, of Eastman, GA, died Sunday, September 11, 2022, at the Dodge County Hospital.

Obituary for Steven Martel

STEVEN RONALD MARTEL, age 52, of Eastman, GA, died Sunday, September 11, 2022, at the Dodge County Hospital.

 A celebration of life service will be held at 2:00PM Wednesday, September 14, at Southerland Funeral Chapel, with Rev. Clint Jones officiating.

 Steven was born in Dublin, GA in 1970. He was of the Baptist Faith, attended Dodge County High School, and was a graduate of Oconee Fall Line Technical College with a certificate in HVAC and EPA Refrigerant. He worked for several years for Pace before later going to work at Dodge Heating and Air, and Pruett Heating and Air. He later went out on his own and worked for several years as an HVAC technician and worked on many remodeling jobs over the years. Steven was a wonderful musician and played with several bands over the years and was currently the drummer for Blackwater. He enjoyed working, fishing, playing guitar and drums, and he loved his family.

 He is survived by his 3 Children – Blake Martel, Colt Martel, and Brody Martel, all of Eastman; Mother – Beth Thompson Dickerson of Cochran; Father – Dennis Ronald Martel (Carolyn) of Forsyth; Sister – Cheri Martel Jones (Bud) of Eastman; 2 Brothers – David Martel (Randi) of Forsyth, GA and Brian Martel of Eastman; Aunts and Uncles – Glynn Thompson (Sue) of Eastman, Donnie Thompson (Mary) of Dexter, Doyle Thompson (Andrea) of Greenville, SC, Nancy Thomas (Jimmy) of Rabun Gap, GA, Brenda Alligood (Royce) of Dexter, and Betty Sue Hobbs of Eastman; Several Nieces and Nephews.

 The family may be contacted at the residence of Glynn and Sue Thompson, 200 Woodlake Drive, Eastman, and will receive friends in Southerland Funeral Chapel from 1:00PM-2:00PM Wednesday, September 14.


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