Obituary of James H. Martin

Services for James H. 'Jim' Martin, 85, Troup, are scheduled for 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, May 28, at the Cottle Funeral Home chapel, Troup, with Johnny Anders officiating. Burial will be in the Pinecrest Cemetery, Troup. Mr. Martin died Monday, May 26, 2008 in a Tyler hospice facility. He was born January 20, 1923, in Troup to the late Hogan and Mildred Berryhill Martin. He was a graduate of Troup High School and moved back to Troup 25 years ago from Dallas. While in Dallas, he was employed by the Chance-Vought Corporation and Collin Radio. Mr. Martin was a U.S. Army Veteran of the Korean War and was a member of the West Erwin Church of Christ, Tyler. Survivors include his wife, Alta Martin, Troup; two sons and daughters-in-law, Tony and Joyce Martin, Terrell and Tim and Lori Martin, Grand Prairie; a step-daughter, Glenda Speights, Garland; a brother, Cecil Martin; grand children, Stephen Martin, Fawna Melendez, Devin McClelland, Stephanie Kabetzke, Kari Martin, and Rick Cushing; two great-grandchildren, Michal Melendez and Melissa Melendez; several step-grandchildren; a niece, Debbie Martin; two nephews, Don Martin and Dale Martin; and a great-aunt, Iva Lee Martin. Pallbearers will be Don Martin, Dale Martin, Justin Martin Fry, Sam Speights, John Knowles, and Bill Gurney. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Tuesday, May 27, from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. If desired, memorials may be made to Hospice of East Texas, 4100 University Blvd, Tyler, TX 75701.