Robert "Bob" Buell Martin Jr.

Robert Buell (Bob) Martin, Jr. age 90, formerly of the Jacksonville and Tampa, Florida area, passed away August 2, 2020 in Lake Park, Georgia. He was born on April 13, 1930 in Jacksonville, Florida. Bob graduated from Robert E. Lee High School, and also attended the University of Florida and studied Chemical Engineering and Business Administration. Bob retired from Blue Cross and Blue Shield, working as a facilities manager. He was a member of the St. Augustine German/American Club. He enjoyed football, soccer, NASCAR, traveling, and history and representations related to Germany.

Bob is survived by his children Carol Martin Batista (Roberto) of Tampa, Robert B. Martin, III of Echols County, GA, and Cathy Walker of Echols County, GA; grandchildren Holly Bills (Anthony) of Loganville, GA; Catherine Nicole (Nikki) Hamby (Brian) of Thomasville, GA, Kaylee Martin of Jacksonville, FL, Matthew Martin (Kayla) of Montgomery, AL, and Taylor Walker of Echols County, GA.; great-grandchildren Jared Bills, Maya Bills, Stella Hamby, Maggie Hamby, Elijah Hamby, and Coraline Hamby; and a loving cousin, Eva Pilik of Los Angeles, CA. He is preceded in death by his brother, Donald M. Martin; and his wives Jessie Carter Martin and Lussja Martin.

A graveside service will be held on Friday, August 7, 2020 at 11:00 a.m. at Riverside Memorial Park, 7242 Normandy Boulevard, Jacksonville, FL 32205.

HARDAGE-GIDDENS RIVERSIDE MEMORIAL PARK AND FUNERAL HOME, 7242 Normandy Boulevard, Jacksonville, FL 32205 is serving the family. Please leave words of comfort and condolences for the family on our online guest register at www.hgriversidefuneralhome.com