Jimmy Ray Martin, Sr.
January 8, 1944 ~ January 9, 2012
Jimmy Ray Martin, Sr., 68, of Weirton, passed away Monday, January 9, 2012 in the Valley Hospice Care Center North, Steubenville, OH. Born January 8, 1944 in Steubenville, he was the son of the late James A. Martin and Lottie Mae Owens Bane. He was also preceded in death by his step-father Donald Bane, brother Thomas Martin and sister Jennie Henderson.
With 24 years of service, Mr. Martin retired from the Weirton Post Office where he served as a clerk. He was a member of the Weirton Heights Free Methodist Church.
Jimmy is survived by his wife Linda L. Fletcher Martin of Weirton whom he married June 26, 1964; sons Jimmy R. Martin, Jr. and his wife Lori of Weirton and Brian A. Martin and his fianc Jody Polgar of New Manchester, WV; daughter Valerie Oliver and her husband Mark of Weirton; four grandchildren; 2 step-grandchildren and one great-granddaughter.
Visitation will be held Wednesday from 2-4 and 6-8PM at the Greco-Hertnick Funeral Home, 3219 Main Street, Weirton, WV, where funeral services will be celebrated at 11:30AM Thursday. Chaplain George Romage will officiate. Interment will be in St. John Cemetery, Follansbee, WV.
This world has lost a great man. You will be sadly missed but never forgotten. Love Karen and family
Always had a kind word for me! I will cherish the memories of Jim working outside with his two sons and me! Whether we putting a new roof on his house or building that huge deck, Jim was always out there with us! I will miss you Jim! The world has lost a good man but God has gained a strong right hand!
Dear Linda, Val and family… You are all in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. I’m so sorry for your loss, but he is no longer suffering or in pain. May Jim rest in peace. Love to you all… Carrie
Linda Sorry to hear of Jim passing. We sure have alot of good memories growing up together. God bless
Jim,Lori & Family, Sorry for your loss. I’ll remember you in my prayers…….April & Wally
Brian and family, So very sorry to hear of the loss of your Dad,we always enjoyed talking with him when we all would be out mowing and working between our houses. Prayers of comfort for you all.