This obituary appeared in the Nashville Tennessean on Friday, 13 May 2005: Christopher D. MARTIN Davidson Age 73 May 11, 2005 Age 73 of Nashville. May 11, 2005. Preceded in death by his beloved wife and best friend, Dolores Martin. Survived by son, Christopher Dale Martin II; daughters, Margaret Martin Seeler and Marie Martin Wiser, and granddaughter, Christian Parker Wiser; and devoted companion, Barbara Cowell. He died the same way he lived his life, with strength, compassion, generosity and faith. He was an inspiration to many and dearly loved. Visitation with the family will be at Cole & Garrett Funeral Home, where the family will receive friends Friday, from 2 - 8 p.m.. Funeral services will be on Saturday, May 14, 2005 at 2 p.m., at Beech Cumberland Presbyterian Church, 3216 Long Hollow Pike, Hendersonville. Visitation at the church will be from one hour until service time. COLE & GARRETT FUNERAL HOME, Goodlettsville, TN 615-859-5231.