James Martin Obituary
With heavy hearts, we announce the death of James Martin (Joplin, Missouri), who passed away on January 28, 2025 at the age of 82. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of James Martin to pay them a last tribute.
He was predeceased by: his parents, John A. Martin and Norma Jeanne Martin (Sill). He is survived by: his wife Penny (Allan); his daughters, Jamie Smith (Alan) of Joplin and Jenny Hopkins (Tony) of Ozark, Missouri.; his grandchildren, Caleb Smith (Hannah) of Joplin, Marin and Linden Hopkins of Ozark; his sister Jeanne Rouse (David); his nephews, John, Aaron and Seth; his sister-in-law Joetta Little (Richard); and his nephews, Brad and Scott Little.
Visitation was held on Friday, February 7th 2025 at 10:00 AM at the Central City Christian Church (783 S Central City Rd, Joplin, MO 64801). A funeral service was held on Friday, February 7th 2025 at 11:00 AM at the same location.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be sent to Central City Christian Church, 783 S. Central City Road, Joplin, Missouri, 64801 or the Alzheimer's Association of Greater Missouri, 901 E. St. Louis St., Springfield, Missouri 65806.
