1925
Ernest
2013
Ernest Martin
July 18, 1925 — January 21, 2013
Ernest Arthur (Jim) Martin, Sr., died peacefully on January 21, 2013 at the Summers Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.
Jim was born on July 18, 1925 in Marie, WV to Arthur W. and Bessie Mitchell Martin.
He was preceded in death by his parents, his son, Ernest (Ernie) A. Martin, Jr., siblings: Howard Martin, Emmett Martin, Glendora Jones, Gladys Meadows, and his mother-in-law, Mrs. Catharine (Gracie) Hill Glass.
Jim is survived by his wife of 66 years, Margaret (Chick) Glass Martin at home; daughter-in-law, Beckie of Palmyra, VA; Grandson, Chris, his wife Tracey and step son, Alec of Poquoson, VA; and Grandson, Kevin of Palmyra, VA. He is also survived by many nieces and nephews.
Jim enlisted in the Navy at the age of 17 and went into active duty in October 1943 at the age of 18, and served in the Pacific Theater as a United States Navy Armed Guard from 1944 to 1946.
After the War, he worked for the coal mines as a machinery repairman, when he was also called to preach. He was the pastor of Rupert Missionary Baptist Church from 1965 to 1996. While in Rupert, he built a parsonage, with the help of other church members. After retirement, and moving back to Talcott, WV, he and Chick became members of Rollynsburg Baptist Church. He would occasionally fill in when needed. He loved the Lord and was the happiest when he was able to stand in the pulpit.
In his spare time, he pursued carpentry, hunting, and fishing. Jim also looked forward each year when it was time to plant his garden. There was always an abundant supply of tomatoes, corn and potatoes to mention a few of his crops.
Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m., Thursday, January 24, 2013 at the Rollynsburg Baptist Church at Talcott with Pastor Dana Stalnaker officiating. A private burial will follow in the Talcott Cemetery. Friends may call from 6-8 p.m. Wednesday at the Rollynsburg Baptist Church and one hour prior to services Thursday.
Men of the church will serve as pallbearers.
Flowers will gratefully be accepted, however, those wishing to may make donations to the Wounded Warriors Project, PO Box 758517, Topeka, KS 66675.
The family would like to extend a very special thank you, first to Jim?s caretakers while he was home, Jennifer Rookstool and Rena Thompson and the nursing staff, and Dr. Chhabra at the Summers Nursing and Rehabilitation Center Services.
Jim was born on July 18, 1925 in Marie, WV to Arthur W. and Bessie Mitchell Martin.
He was preceded in death by his parents, his son, Ernest (Ernie) A. Martin, Jr., siblings: Howard Martin, Emmett Martin, Glendora Jones, Gladys Meadows, and his mother-in-law, Mrs. Catharine (Gracie) Hill Glass.
Jim is survived by his wife of 66 years, Margaret (Chick) Glass Martin at home; daughter-in-law, Beckie of Palmyra, VA; Grandson, Chris, his wife Tracey and step son, Alec of Poquoson, VA; and Grandson, Kevin of Palmyra, VA. He is also survived by many nieces and nephews.
Jim enlisted in the Navy at the age of 17 and went into active duty in October 1943 at the age of 18, and served in the Pacific Theater as a United States Navy Armed Guard from 1944 to 1946.
After the War, he worked for the coal mines as a machinery repairman, when he was also called to preach. He was the pastor of Rupert Missionary Baptist Church from 1965 to 1996. While in Rupert, he built a parsonage, with the help of other church members. After retirement, and moving back to Talcott, WV, he and Chick became members of Rollynsburg Baptist Church. He would occasionally fill in when needed. He loved the Lord and was the happiest when he was able to stand in the pulpit.
In his spare time, he pursued carpentry, hunting, and fishing. Jim also looked forward each year when it was time to plant his garden. There was always an abundant supply of tomatoes, corn and potatoes to mention a few of his crops.
Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m., Thursday, January 24, 2013 at the Rollynsburg Baptist Church at Talcott with Pastor Dana Stalnaker officiating. A private burial will follow in the Talcott Cemetery. Friends may call from 6-8 p.m. Wednesday at the Rollynsburg Baptist Church and one hour prior to services Thursday.
Men of the church will serve as pallbearers.
Flowers will gratefully be accepted, however, those wishing to may make donations to the Wounded Warriors Project, PO Box 758517, Topeka, KS 66675.
The family would like to extend a very special thank you, first to Jim?s caretakers while he was home, Jennifer Rookstool and Rena Thompson and the nursing staff, and Dr. Chhabra at the Summers Nursing and Rehabilitation Center Services.
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