James Martin

James L Martin passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on July 8th, 2018. Affectionately known as Pete, he was born in Stuart, Virginia on February 2, 1944.

He is proceeded in death by his parents Elder John Nick and Dorothy B. Martin and his siblings John Martin, Sherdinia Cross and Orlando Martin. Those left to cherish his memory include his loving wife of over 50 years Annie (Ann) Martin; and his children Angela (Alvin) Mathews, Lesia (Bruce) Cecil and Tyson Martin.

Pete was a veteran of the United States Army, attended Virginia State were he studied electrical engineering. After 30 plus years with Columbia Gas of Ohio, he retired. He and his wife established Sensational Springs Water, a company they operated for over 15 years.

Pete is also survived by his sister Mary Moss; brother Isaiah Martin; sister-in-laws Nan Palm and Lucy Frazier; family friends Earl Moss, Thomas Cross, Georgia Martin and Pat Martin, along with host of friends, cousins, nieces, nephews, grandchildren and a great-grandchild who will miss him dearly. Pete loved the Lord and he lived out his faith by being a positive figure for numerous young men who lacked a positive role model.

In honoring Pete’s wishes, there will be no funeral service; however the family and close friends will celebrate and honor his memory Friday, July 20, 2018 at 94th Aero Squadron, 5030 Sawyer Rd, 6pm- 11pm.