Mr. Junior Martin

Mr. Junior Martin, age 80 of Calhoun, passed away at his residence while surrounded by his loving family, Wednesday, March 12, 2014, after an extended illness. He was born in Murray County, GA on July 26, 1933, son of the late James Richard Martin and Ada Adams Martin. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two sisters, Mary Jane Martin Calvin and Martha Beavers; and four brothers, Ray, James, Berry, and Davis Martin. Prior to Mr. Martin’s retirement, he owned J&S Carpets of Chatsworth, and was a poultry farmer. He was an avid outdoorsman and coon hunter, and was a member of the Cool Springs Baptist Church. Survivors include his wife, Frances Temples Martin, to whom he was married to for 58 ½ years; two sons, Jeff Martin and his wife Karen of Calhoun, and Shawn Martin and his wife Rhonda of Calhoun; four grandchildren, R.J. Martin and his wife Tina, Jamie Holsomback and her husband Zane, Shawnda Martin, and Cailey Martin; three great-grandchildren, Hayden Holsomback, Aspen Martin, and Ace Martin; three sisters, Dolly Forrester of Varnell, Rachel Buckner of Chatsworth, and Rosa King of Ringgold; and two brothers, Donald Martin of Dalton, and Cecil Adams of Denison, TX. Funeral Services to celebrate the life of Mr. Junior Martin will be held Friday, March 14th at 2:00 PM from Oak Hill Baptist Church, with Rev. Reggie Temples, Rev. Lamar Beason, and Rev. Arthur Corbin officiating. The church is located on Highway 140, East of Rydal, GA. Music will be arranged by the Cool Springs Quartet, Rhonda Martin, and family. Interment will follow in the church cemetery with Rev. Wendall Stover officiating the committal service. Pallbearers serving will include Jeff Martin, Shawn Martin, R.J. Martin, Zane Holsomback, Tim Griffin, Lamar Hardin, Hayden Holsomback, Aspen Martin, and Ace Martin. The Martin family will receive friends at Max Brannon and Sons Funeral Home Thursday from 5:00 PM until 9:00 PM. Online condolences may be left at www.maxbrannonandsons.com. Max Brannon and Sons Funeral Home is in charge of funeral services for Mr. Junior Martin, age 80 of Calhoun.

Mr. Junior Martin

July 26, 1933 - March 12, 2014