Funeral services will be at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, July 13, 2013 at Crestwood Memorial Chapel for Mr. J. Hammond Martin, age 93, of Glencoe, who died on Wednesday, July 10, 2013. Tommy Earwood will officiate. Burial will be at Rainbow Memorial Park. Crestwood Memorial Funeral Home will direct.
Mr. Martin was born in Cullman County on January 15, 1920. He married Jewel Stewart Martin from Hulaco, AL in Cullman County in 1941. He graduated from David Lipscomb University, was a veteran and served during World War II. He was a member of the Dwight Masonic Lodge # 550 F&AM and a member of the Church of Christ.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Henry Albert Martin and Laura Earwood Martin; grandson, Chris Martin; and sister, Elna Pardue.
He is survived by his wife, Jewel Stewart Martin, Glencoe, AL; sons, Jay H. Martin (Libby), of Santa Rosa Beach, FL, David S. Martin (Pat), of Glencoe, AL and George A. Martin (Cindy), of Heflin, AL; 8 grandchildren; and 6 great grandchildren.
In-Lieu-of-flowers, memorials may be made to your favority charity.
Pallbearers will be Jeff Martin, Jason Martin, Chad Reavis, Justin Martin, Todd Martin and Paul Martin.
Honorary pallbearers will be all co-workers with Liberty National in the Decatur and Gadsden Districts.
Special thanks to Amedisys Hopsice Care, especially to Missy Peterson and Kerri Benefield.
The family will receive friends on Saturday from 1:00 p.m. until 2:00 p.m. at Crestwood Memorial Funeral Home.