It is with sad hearts we share with you, that on April 3, 2026 my beloved Peggy Rose went to be with the Lord. Oh, how we miss her, but we are rejoicing that she is in the presence of the Lord. Thank all of you that have prayed for me and my family....Brother Martin
Peggy Rose Pruitt Martin “Grammy” - age 88 of Lenoir City went home to be with the Lord on April 3, 2026 at her home surrounded by her family. Peggy and her husband founded Victory Temple Church over 50 years ago. She loved gardening and her flowers. Most of all Peggy loved to study the word of God and take care of her family. Peggy was preceded in death by her parents, Jim and Iona Pruitt; son-in-law, Shane Williams; sisters and brothers-in-law, Audrey and J. T. Kilby, Delores and Troy Chambers; brothers-in-law, G. W. Wiggins and Norman Arthur; nephews, Robert Wiggins and Terry Wiggins. Peggy is survived by her husband of 65 years, Pastor Woody Martin; children and spouses: Lisa and Jeff Schrimsher, Richard and Wendy Martin, Julie Williams, David and Amy Martin; grandchildren: Victoria Berry (Trenton), Luke Martin (Destinee), Hannah Pointer (Matt), Joel Martin, Isabella Williams, Noah Rankin, Hannah Rankin, Katie Martin, and John Martin; great-grandchildren: Kellum Berry, Crosby Berry, Cooper Berry, and Jase Martin; sister, Joyce Wiggins and Loretta Arthur, along with many nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Wednesday, April 8th at Click Funeral Home in Lenoir City. Funeral services will follow at 7 p.m. with David Martin and Pastor Woody Martin officiating. Family and friends will gather at the funeral home by 10:30 Thursday and proceed to Lenoir City Cemetery for graveside services and interment at 11 a.m. Serving as pallbearers: Jeff Schrimsher, Richard Martin, Luke Martin, Joel Martin, John Martin, and Noah Rankin. Click Funeral Home, 109 Walnut Street, Lenoir City is in charge of arrangements.
Our Story
A History of Miracles
In 1972 God spoke to Prophet Martin to lay hands on the building that is now Victory Temple Church. Prophet Martin's bible deliverance ministry truly began when they opened the doors in June of 1974. A little 8-year-old girl received her sight in that very first service.
Victory Temple is a Bible-believing, Pentecostal, Deliverance Church where expectations are met thru Jesus Christ. In the years that Victory Temple Church has been operating, we have seen thousands saved, healed, delivered and set free under the power of God! Now over the age of 80, Prophet Martin has been obedient to his calling "to preach the gospel to the poor".
Prophet Martin & Ms. Peggy are the proud parents of 4 children, 9 grandchildren and 2 great-grandsons. They are still active in the ministry and pastor Victory Temple full-time.