Avery Martin, a Harding University student well on his way to graduating, has died following a car accident in Colorado.
Avery Martin’s death occurred in the early hours of Sunday, October 6th, 2024, his grandfather Mike Martin revealed.
Mike revealed this in a post on social media mourning the tragic loss in his family.
“It’s with a broken heart and a troubled mind that I tell you that our Grandson Avery died in a car accident this morning. As our first grandchild and knowing that his whole life was ahead of him, a hole is left,” he wrote.
Mike revealed they previously lost a daughter also via an accident hence, the loss of Avery’s hurt as badly as anything they ever felt.
“Each loss is overwhelming and not the same. Only God can show us the way,” he wrote.
Mike and his wife Carol Martin are residents of Muskogee, Oklahoma.
Another relative of the deceased, his uncle Scott, revealed that Avery Martin had plans to join the church and preach God’s word and serve God’s people. He was also set to marry his girlfriend in the spring.
“Scott Jones wrote; “He was on his way to graduating from Harding University in Arkansas to begin his career in the church and he had plans to become married to the love of his life this May. He loved life and was an avid hiker, fisherman and was full of joy!! We are so very proud of the life you had and we are truly grateful for the time we had. You will truly be missed!”
Meanwhile, the family has set up ways for friends and loved who want to contribute towards Avery’s memorial to do so. In that vein, a Venmo account has been made available.
Friends shared lovely words of comfort following the tragic news.
“I am so so sorry. My heart breaks for you and your family. Praying,” one user commented on his post.