James Walton Martin Sr

James W. “Jimmy” Martin, Sr., age 85, of Hopkinsville, KY passed away Thursday, March 7, 2024, at Christian Health Center of natural causes. The family has chosen cremation with a celebration of life to be held at a later date. Maddux-Fuqua-Hinton Funeral Home has been entrusted by the family with the care of their loved one.

Mr. Martin was born on September 29, 1938, in Hopkinsville, KY, the son of the late Almer M. and Ethel L. Lancaster Martin. Jimmy was in maintenance at Phelps Dodge for 30 years. He was of the Baptist faith and a member of the FFA and NRA. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers, Glendal W. Martin and Harold R. Martin; and his sister, Mildred Sue King.

Survivors include his sons, Nathan DeWayne Martin of Rosamond, CA, James Walton Martin, Jr. (Donna) of Hopkinsville, KY; his daughters, Mariea Joann Green (Tim) of Hopkinsville, KY, Anissa Dawn Cannon (Danny) of Hopkinsville, KY; his grandchildren, Michaela Dawn Morris, Olivia Rae Bowman (Ryan), Donna D. Cook (John) and Lonna L. Pharris; and his lifelong friends, David Steeley (Joyce) of Hopkinsville, KY.

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