John was a 1987 graduate of Soddy Daisy High School where he was a standout high school wrestler. He worked alongside his wife as a truck driving team. He loved the outdoors especially hunting and fishing.
He was of the Baptist faith.
Survivors include his wife, Matricia Martin, formerly of Chattanooga, TN, four children, Austin Martin, of Dunlap, TN, Gwendolyn Nation, of Apison, TN, Desmond Nation, of Chattanooga, TN, Kadance Nation, of Cleveland, TN, two grandchildren, Thomas Luke Martin, Nathan Michael Ward, Jr., parents, Charles and Yvonne Martin, of Sequatchie Co., TN, brother, Charles Eugene (Tonya) Martin, of Sequatchie Co., TN, and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, March 2, 2021 in the Valley View Chapel of Chattanooga Funeral Home with Rev. Wayland Stewart officiating. Burial will follow in Ooltewah Cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 12:00 – 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, March 2, 2021, at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be made to: Matricia Martin, 119 Agency Creek Lane, Decatur, TN 37322.
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Arrangements by Chattanooga Funeral Home, Valley View Chapel, 7414 Old Lee Highway, Chattanooga, TN 37421.