James Verner Martin, 87, of Paris, Tenn., died at his residence Monday, February 14, 2022.
Mr. Martin was born January 21, 1935 in Henry County, Tennessee, to Verner V. Martin and Martha Bell Richardson Martin, who both preceded him in death. A sister, Marilla K. Martin Cox and two brothers, Quinten L. Martin and Keith V. Martin, also preceded him in death.
Mr. Martin was a Baptist by faith. He formerly worked with Holley Carburetor until its closing, later painting cars and tractors, and mowing cemeteries and yards in the area. He enjoyed the outdoors, woodworking, bush hogging and gardening. James loved his family and most especially his grandchildren.
He leaves to cherish his memory his wife Concetta R. Bartela Martin, of Paris, Tenn. who he married April 17, 1999; a daughter Cindy A. (Keith) Templin, of Westport, Tenn., and two grandchildren Cody Jacobs and Nicole Templin. His is also surviced by five step children, numerous other step grandchildren and great grandchildren, cousins and other family members.
Funeral services will be 1:00 p.m. Saturday, February 19, 2022 at McEvoy Funeral Home with burial at Bethesda Cemetery. Visitation will be from 4 p.m. until 7 p.m. Friday, February 18, 2022 and after 11 a.m. Saturday until the funeral begins. Wendell Owen will preside over services.
Pallbearers will be Dallas Owen, Payton White, Joshua White, Damion White, Kaden Owen, Cody Jacobs, and Keith Templin, Cameron Owen and Ronnie Singleton will serve as honorary pallbearers.