James R. Martin, Jr.

James R. Martin Jr., 87, of Blacklick, passed away on Sunday, March 31, 2024. He was born June 1, 1936 in Concord, West Virginia to James and Gladys (Pittman) Martin. He was an honored veteran, serving as a United States Marine. He married the love of his life Nancy Spybey Martin June 21, 1956.  He worked for many years for Columbus Steel Drum. He is preceded in death by his parents, his wife Nancy, son Timothy, sister in law Nancy Martin, and sister Shelvie Sue Buffington. James is survived by children James D. (Valerie) Martin, Kimberly (Chris) Woods, Christine (Tony) White, and Carrie (Ben) King; daughter in law JoAnn Martin; siblings Mike Martin, Wanda (Roger) Jolliff, Kenneth (Bonnie) Martin; 14 grandchildren Nicole Fletcher, Kandi (Richard) Alguire, Lauren Martin, Jimmy Martin, Jack Martin, Jordan Martin, Donovan (Lauren) White, Marcus White, Davis White, Tim Martin, Natalie Martin, Sam King, Alex King and Amelia King; 4 great-grandchildren Taylor and Easton Jones, Carson Alguire and Mayberry Campbell; many more extended family and friends. His family will receive friends on Wednesday, April 3, from 11am-Noon at Cotner Funeral Home, 7369 East Main Street, Reynoldsburg, where his funeral service will begin at noon. Graveside service to follow at Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens, Columbus, Ohio.

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