Mr. James Edward Martin, age 72, passed away Monday, February 12, 2018. He was born in Kosciusko, Mississippi on December 15, 1945 to Daniel & Annie Martin and married the former Sharon Loyd on August 27, 1966. Mr. Martin had been a Teacher and then a Principal for Muskegon Public Schools for over 30 years until retiring in 2005. James was a past member of the Urban League Board who enjoyed golfing, walking, sports and traveling. He will be greatly missed.
SURVIVORS
Wife of 51 years, Sharon; daughter, Regina (Robbie Harris) Campbell; grandchildren, Alyssia Campbell, Roc Martin, D.J. Martin; 2 great grandchildren; brothers, Willie (Camille) Martin, John (Pam) Martin, Robert (Edna) Martin, Rev. Scotty (Collette) McKinley; sister-in-law, Brenda Loyd; brother-in-law Tracy (Tami) Loyd; many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his son, Darrell in 2015, his parents and Step Mother, Jerri Lee Martin.
SERVICE
Tuesday, February 20, 2018, Noon at Bethesda Baptist Church with Charles W. Poole officiating. Interment in Oakwood Cemetery.
VISITATION
Monday, 2:00 pm to 6:00 pm at Clock Funeral Home - Muskegon and Tuesday, one hour prior to t...[more]
service at the church. MEMORIAL: To the Family. Please visit www.clockfuneralhome.com to leave a memory or sign the online guest book.
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