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IN LOVING MEMORY OF
James "Jim"
Lee Martin
Oct 1, 1930 — Jun 8, 2015
Obituary
James Lee Martin son of the late Zella Norma Buxton Martin and Montie Earl Martin was born in Ellington, Missouri, on October 1, 1930. He departed this life at his residence in Piedmont, Missouri, on June 8, 2015, at the age of 84.
On August 4, 1983 in Ellington, Missouri, Jim was united in marriage to Shirley Johnson Henry. Jim was a member of the Harvest Baptist Church in Piedmont, Missouri. He was also a member of the United Auto Workers, Local 31, Kansas City, Kansas. Jim loved playing pool especially snooker. He also enjoyed hunting deer and squirrel.
Jim was preceded in death by his parents, one daughter, Brenda Jean Sparkman, one grandchild, three sisters, Maxine Willis, Lilly Belle Johnson and Wanda Marie Martin, step-brother, Glenwood Martin and step-sister, Eunice Ruble.
Jim is survived by his wife Shirley Martin of Piedmont, MO, one son, Gary Lee Martin of Mountain Home, AR, two daughters, Linda Irene Buehrer and husband Jack of Independence, MO, Trina Susan Smith of Mountain Home, AR, three stepsons, John E. Henry of Indianapolis, IN, Terry Henry and wife Mickey of Colorado Springs, CO, Barry Henry of Ellington, MO, one step-daughter, Michelle Ann Henry of Piedmont, MO, six grandchildren, eleven great-grandchildren and two great great grandchildren, five brothers, John Robert Martin of Piedmont, MO, Clifford Martin of Centerville, MO, Wayne Martin of Ozark, MO, LeRoy Martin of Joplin, MO, Carl Gene Martin of San Antonio, TX, five sisters, Carolyn Kimes of Piedmont, MO, Ethel Martin of Ward, AR, Lois Mae Long of Ellington, MO, Mary Lou Smith of Jacksonville, FL, Joyce Martin of Ellington, MO. Jim will be deeply missed by his family and many friends who will mourn his passing.
Visitation: Thursday, June 11th 6 to 8 PM
Funeral Services: Friday, June 12th 2 PM at McSpadden Funeral Home
Minister: Pete Ruble
Burial: Ellington Memorial Cemetery
Pallbearers: Bob Martin, Gary Martin, Barry Henry, Aaron Martin, Terry Henry and Nathan Smith.
Arrangements by McSpadden Funeral Home, Ellington, Missouri
In lieu of flowers: St. Jude's Children's Research Hospital
On August 4, 1983 in Ellington, Missouri, Jim was united in marriage to Shirley Johnson Henry. Jim was a member of the Harvest Baptist Church in Piedmont, Missouri. He was also a member of the United Auto Workers, Local 31, Kansas City, Kansas. Jim loved playing pool especially snooker. He also enjoyed hunting deer and squirrel.
Jim was preceded in death by his parents, one daughter, Brenda Jean Sparkman, one grandchild, three sisters, Maxine Willis, Lilly Belle Johnson and Wanda Marie Martin, step-brother, Glenwood Martin and step-sister, Eunice Ruble.
Jim is survived by his wife Shirley Martin of Piedmont, MO, one son, Gary Lee Martin of Mountain Home, AR, two daughters, Linda Irene Buehrer and husband Jack of Independence, MO, Trina Susan Smith of Mountain Home, AR, three stepsons, John E. Henry of Indianapolis, IN, Terry Henry and wife Mickey of Colorado Springs, CO, Barry Henry of Ellington, MO, one step-daughter, Michelle Ann Henry of Piedmont, MO, six grandchildren, eleven great-grandchildren and two great great grandchildren, five brothers, John Robert Martin of Piedmont, MO, Clifford Martin of Centerville, MO, Wayne Martin of Ozark, MO, LeRoy Martin of Joplin, MO, Carl Gene Martin of San Antonio, TX, five sisters, Carolyn Kimes of Piedmont, MO, Ethel Martin of Ward, AR, Lois Mae Long of Ellington, MO, Mary Lou Smith of Jacksonville, FL, Joyce Martin of Ellington, MO. Jim will be deeply missed by his family and many friends who will mourn his passing.
Visitation: Thursday, June 11th 6 to 8 PM
Funeral Services: Friday, June 12th 2 PM at McSpadden Funeral Home
Minister: Pete Ruble
Burial: Ellington Memorial Cemetery
Pallbearers: Bob Martin, Gary Martin, Barry Henry, Aaron Martin, Terry Henry and Nathan Smith.
Arrangements by McSpadden Funeral Home, Ellington, Missouri
In lieu of flowers: St. Jude's Children's Research Hospital
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