Buddy Wayne Martin, age 54, of Bessemer City, passed away Thursday, January 1, 2014 at Caromont Regional Medical Center. He was born January 11, 1960 in Charlotte, son of the late James Martin Sr. and Ida Ramsey Martin. A memorial service will be held 2 p.m. Saturday, January 10, 2015 at Berryhill Baptist Church, 9801 Walkers Ferry Road, Charlotte, NC. The family will receive friends at the church following the service. Arrangements are with the South Chapel of Greene Funeral Service and Crematorium, Gastonia.