Jacob Dillard Martin

Jacob Dillard Oliver Martin Jacob Dillard Oliver Martin, 28, of Darlington, South Carolina, passed away on April 25, 2024. Born on July 27, 1995 in Rock Hill, SC, Jacob was a loving father, a loyal friend, and a fun-loving individual. His smile could light up any room, especially when he was with the love of his life, his beautiful daughter, Harper Grace. Jacob had a passion for reading, listening to music, and delving into history through documentaries. He was creative and enjoyed sketching and writing poetry. He was an avid college football fan and relished attending South Carolina Gamecock football games with his mom Jacob graduated from Darlington High School in 2014. In his career, Jacob worked as a forklift driver and warehouse worker for Erco Eagle Battery Company in Florence, SC. Jacob was a member of Central Baptist Church and gave his life to Christ and was baptized on November 2, 2011. Jacob felt great pride in helping others. As a teen, he was very active in the church youth group and participated in serving others on World Changers Mission trips. As an adult, he worked with a team of community members to help build wheelchair ramps for those in need. His final act of selfless giving to others was being an organ donor. Through his gift of organ donation, there are 6 recipients that are going to have an extended life because of Jacob. What a remarkable legacy! Jacob will be deeply missed by his family: his mother Tammy Needham Peterson, daughter Harper Grace Martin and her mom Jordan (Austin) Vaught, brother Devin Martin and Devin’s mom Janice, and cousins Jace Cox, and Jonah Cox. He also leaves behind many special friends including Andy and Kate Agrawal and their children Nick, Alec and Amanda, his “Aunt” Cindy Cross, and his Erco work family. Jacob was preceded in death by his Aunt Doti McKnight. Visitation will be held Thursday, May 2, 2024 from 4:00 to 5:30 pm_at the Kistler-Hardee Chapel, followed by the service at 5:30 pm. The family will receive friends other times at the home, 112 Woodcreek road, Darlington. Contributions in Jacob's memory can be made to, the Trent Hill Center for Children and Families, 522 West BoBo Newsome Hwy, Hartsville, SC 29550, the Central Baptist Church Youth Group, 512 Spring Street, Darlington SC 29532, or to the Harper Martin Fund, C/O Tammy Needham Peterson, 112 Woodcreek Road, Darlington, SC 29532. Jacob will be remembered for his kindness, his giving spirit, his humor, and his love for his family and friends. May he rest in eternal peace.