James Thomas Martin
December 7, 1942 - December 17, 2020
James Thomas Martin, 78 Okeechobee – James Thomas Martin died December 17, 2020. He was born December 7, 1942 in Albany, Kentucky to Glen and Edna (Sells) Martin. He was raised in Springport, Indiana. He proudly served our country in the United States Army. A resident of Okeechobee since 2004, he was a member of Disciples of Christ in Indiana, Eagles, VFW Auxiliary, American Legion, and UAW. He enjoyed farming and music. Mr. Martin is survived by his wife of 39 years, Marlena Martin, of Okeechobee; sons, Tom Martin (Jeana), of Indiana, Rob Cravens (Jennifer), of St. Cloud, and Ryan Martin (Liz), of Okeechobee; daughter, Cheryl Turner (CL), of Okeechobee; five grandchildren; two great grandchildren; brothers, Ed Martin (Ginny) and John Martin (Stacy), all of Indiana; and sisters, Glenda Brown, of Indiana. Memorial services will be held 1 p.m. Saturday, January 9, 2021 at the VFW South Post 10539, 3912 HWY 441 SE, Okeechobee, Florida 34974. Memorial donations may be made to Hospice of Okeechobee, PO Box 1548, Okeechobee, Florida 34973, or VFW Auxiliary. Those wishing to leave a message of condolence may sign the register book at, www.OkeechobeeFuneralHome.com All arrangements are entrusted to the direction and care of the Buxton & Bass Okeechobee Funeral Home, 400 North Parrott Avenue, Okeechobee, Florida, 34972.
James Thomas Martin, 78 Okeechobee – James Thomas Martin died December 17, 2020. He was born December 7, 1942 in Albany, Kentucky to Glen and Edna (Sells) Martin. He was raised in Springport, Indiana. He proudly served our country... View Obituary & Service Information