Our Daddy Jim Martin age 91 of Dallas, peacefully joined the Lord, his wife O. Marie, son Dana L. Martin, and grandson Dana L. Martin Jr. on March 26, 2018. Survived by daughters Darlene Jones, Debra M. Nelms, Dianne Holmes, Donna Holmes, and numerous grand and great-grandchildren.
He was born in Oneonta Alabama in 1926, son of Homer L. and Maude Martin.
Jim proudly joined the Navy at age 17 in October of 1943, served until April 1946. He served as a Sailor SI on the Ships USS Currituck and USS Hyades in the Pacific Theater. He was instrumental in bringing back the USS Currituck Ship to the United States. Jim was Honored with Nine Medals and Ribbons for his service.
Jim married the “Love of his Life” O. Marie Hyde on November 23, 1950 in Alabama. He moved his wife and five children to Texas in 1962.
His hobbies included fishing, sports, playing pool, and trips to Shreveport with his family and friends to gamble.
Daddy loved being a Navy Man, his friends, always telling jokes to make you laugh. Leaving you with his “Famous Quote” “We’ll be looking up your Address” Cherished Memories!
Our Precious Daddy, we love you Dearly. You are in Our Hearts Forever.
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