ALPHARETTA, Ga. — Funeral services for Alpharetta Officer Clinton Martin were held Friday at 2 p.m. at North Point Community Church in Alpharetta.
Members of the community lined the streets as a procession moved through the city earlier in the day.
Officer Martin passed away nearly two weeks ago after a battle with COVID-19.
During the service, Alpharetta Police Chief John Robison said Officer Martin was a legend in the kitchen and on the grill.
"He was always looking for ways to make people better," Robison said.
Officer Martin's children also spoke at the funeral.
"My dad has given me so much, I am forever grateful. I will not forget what he has taught and given me," Clinton Jr. said. "I will always love him and I will treasure everything that he's done for me. I hope that he can rest."
A burial service is set to take place at the Georgia National Cemetery at 1080 Scott Hudgens Drive in Canton on Wednesday, July 21 at 11:30 a.m.
Officer Martin's patrol car is on display on the corner of Old Milton Parkway at Westside Parkway, directly across from the Avalon.
Officers have placed photos of Officer Martin on the windshield of his patrol car as a way to honor and pay special tribute to him.
The Alpharetta Department of Public Safety is taking donations through its Alpharetta Public Safety Foundation. All donations will go to Officer Martin's family.
Alpharetta Officer Clinton Martin passes away after battle with COVID-19
