Matthew Tyler Martin

Matthew Tyler Martin, 29, of Siler City, passed away on Tuesday, December 7, 2021.

Matt was born in Alamance County on December 16, 1991, the son of  Billy and Wendy Martin Rinaldi.                   Matt adored his family, and cherished his time with his children. He enjoyed going hunting and fishing every chance he got. Matt worked as a roofer for Top Tier in Burlington, NC.  He is preceded in death by his brother, Jeremy Martin; and grandmother Emma Martin.           

He is survived by his wife, Emelia Wicker Martin; children, Clayton Wicker, Wyatt and Waverly Martin; parents, Billy and Wendy Martin Rinaldi; brother, Dean Rinaldi (Amanda) of Haw River; sister Ashley Moreno (Luis) of Haw River; grandparents, Jerry Martin of Burlington and Patty Lamb of Mebane; numerous nieces and nephews; and mother in law, Dana Wicker of Siler City.

The family will receive friends from 10:00-11:00 AM on Saturday, December 11, 2021, with a funeral service following at 11:00 AM at Oakley Baptist Church, 2300 Siler City Glendon Rd., Siler City with Dr. Jeff Johnson officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.  

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to a fund set up for his children at Carter Bank & Trust in Siler City. Anyone interested in donating to the funeral cost may do so at Smith & Buckner Funeral Home, 230 N. Second Ave., Siler City, NC 27344.

Smith & Buckner Funeral Home is assisting the Martin family.

Online condolences may be made at www.pughfuneralhome.com