James Martin Obituary

It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved James Martin (Queen City, Missouri), who passed away at the age of 80, on November 1, 2020. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Clyde Martin and Ruby Martin (Mathes). He is survived by: his former spouse Phyliss Smith; his wife Cheryl Gottman; his children, Julie Ruggles (Gene) of Stephenville, Susan Butler (Jimmie) of Kirksville, MO, Ryan Martin (Shudi) of Hastings, Betsy Gottman of Unionville, MO, Steve Gottman (Kristie) of Queen City, MO and Sam Gottman (Jakki Fuller) of Memphis, MO.; his grandchildren, Ashley Reese (Brandon), Amber Ruggles (Matt Medcalf) of Stephenville, Tell Ruggles (Morghan) of New Mexico, Amanda Leach of Kirksville, MO, Kaycie Martin of Hastenings, Jordan Gottman (Kylee) of Grain Valley, MO, Jessica Shively (Jaron Kirksville) and Brooklynn (Christian Fuller) of Memphis, MO.; and his brother Gary Martin (Pansy) of Queen City. He is also survived by seven great grandchildren.

Donations are suggested to the family.