James F. Martin's Obituary
James F. Martin, age 93, passed away on Monday, December 14, 2020, at his home of natural causes in Fayetteville, Arkansas. He was born in Pettigrew, Arkansas to H. R. (Ruffie) and Ida Mae (Cowan) Martin on February 17, 1927. He was preceded in death by 3 brothers, Orville, Milburn and Elmer Martin and 3 sisters, Betty Baughman, Bessie and Ruth Maggard.
James is survived by his wife, Betty Lou (Combs). They have been married 72 years. They have two daughters Beverly Graham & husband Tim of Springdale, Cheryl Haney and husband Charles of Fayetteville. He was extremely proud of his grandchildren and great grandchildren. They have 6 grandchildren, Vanessa Brink (Scot); Chad Haney; Steven Haney (Kim); Heath Haney (Amanda); Timmy Graham (Jessica); Dusty Graham (Veronica); 18 Great Grandchildren, Taylor (Curtis) Williams; Tyler Kelly; Brooklyn Haney; Landon Haney; Acelyn Haney; Emery Haney; Kovyn Haney; Hudson Haney; Oxford Haney; Andrew (Caitlin) Brink; Paige Brink; Knox Graham, Rowan Graham; Rigley Graham; Grayre Graham; Jasper Graham; Hyde Graham and Vada Graham. 2 Great-Great Grandchildren, Tinslee Williams and Cambrie Williams.
James was a proud World War II Veteran, serving in the Army branch, and had multiple memorable stories of his time in Japan. He had the opportunity to go to Washington DC with the Veteran Honor Flight in 2013
He was a Deacon and later an Elder at Baldwin Church of Christ for many years. After 35 years, he retired from Standard Register as an industrial engineer. Upon retirement he continued with his love of woodworking. He particularly loved making clocks and furniture for friends and family in which he was so proud of.
We would like to extend a special thank you to Washington Regional Hospice and a thank you to Vanessa Brink, Kim Haney and Amanda Haney along with his caregivers, Vicky DeShay and Arianna Vasquez.
Visitation will be held on Friday, December 18th, 4-6 pm at Moore’s Chapel. Funeral Services will be on Saturday, December 19th, 2 pm at Cornerstone Church. Interment will be at Walnut Grove Cemetery in Crosses, Arkansas. Memorial donations may be made to Washington Regional Hospice, 325 East Longview Street, Fayetteville, Arkansas 72703 and Gospel Tracts International, 2125 North Center Street, Fayetteville, Arkansas 72701.
There will be live streaming on the following: https://www.facebook.com/CornerstoneCofC
Due to Covid-19 masks are required to be worn and social distancing practiced.
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