James is survived by:
His wife of 43 years:
Sharon L. Martin of the home
His children:
James “Jamie” Martin of Arkoma, Oklahoma
Evelyn Goines and husband Billy of Abbott, Arkansas
Cecil McGarrah and wife Jennifer of Heavener, Oklahoma
Stacy Rose of Fort Smith, Arkansas
His siblings:
Richard Martin of Poteau, Oklahoma
Randy Martin and wife Emma of Howe, Oklahoma
Danny Martin and wife Sharon of Haywood, Oklahoma
Jerry Martin of Spiro, Oklahoma
Brenda Hollan and husband Olen of Summerfield, Oklahoma
Debra Cooper and husband Stan of Summerfield, Oklahoma
His grandchildren:
Michael Ford of Spiro, Oklahoma
Mark Ford of Waldron, Arkansas
Rachel Hartman of Greenwood, Arkansas
Megan Winters of Abbott, Arkansas
Dayla McGarrah of Heavener, Oklahoma
Raelyn Perry of Wilburton, Oklahoma
Daryl Smith of Fort Smith, Arkansas
Morgan Smith of Fort Smith, Arkansas
Timothy Rose of Spiro, Oklahoma
Cameron Atkins of Fort Smith, Arkansas
Kent McKlemurry of Fort Smith, Arkansas
Joseph McKlemurry of Fort Smith, Arkansas
One great-grandchild:
Mandie Morrison of Fort Smith, Arkansas
Numerous other relatives and a host of friends
James was preceded in death by his parents, James Douglas and Ella Mae Martin; one daughter, Mandie (McGarrah) Hartman; two siblings, Mae Crandell and Sherry Crase; and one great-grandchild, Danny Morrison.
James was a longtime resident of the Spiro area and was an Office Manager. He enjoyed the outdoors and spending time with his family and friends. James will be deeply missed by everyone who knew and loved him.
No services are scheduled at this time.
Direct burial will be in Macedonia Cemetery under the direction of Dowden-Roberts Cremation Center of Poteau, Oklahoma. “LeFlore County’s only on-site crematory”
To view James’ online guestbook, please visit www.dowdenrobertscremationcenter.com.
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