James "Giz" Martin's obituary , Passed away on February 20, 2025 in Asheville, North Carolina

James "Giz" Martin

October 22, 1934 - February 20, 2025 (90 years old)

Asheville, North Carolina

James "Giz" Martin's obituary , Passed away on February 20, 2025 in Asheville, North Carolina

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Asheville Area Alternative Funeral and Cremation Services

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James "Giz" Martin

October 22, 1934 - February 20, 2025 (90 years old)

Asheville, North Carolina

James Martin Obituary

We are sad to announce that on February 20, 2025 we had to say goodbye to James Martin of Asheville, North Carolina. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of James Martin to show support.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Wilfrid "Gus" J. Martin and Helen M. Lemin; his daughter Charlotte Wood; his grandchildren, Dr. Nicole Martin, Halee Martin, Pema Austin, Tsali Austin and Bodhi Austin; and his siblings, Joyce Marie Martin, Robert Martin, Jean Martin Bell and Constance "Connie" Balzola.

He is survived by: his wife Betty Martin; his children, Jessica Martin, Sam Austin (Peter), James Martin (Jeneen), Sally Carlson (Dan) and David Martin (Donna); and his siblings, Paul Martin (Diane), Judy Martin (Lynn Jondahl) and Susie Hooper (Jack).

A celebration of life will be held on Tuesday, March 4th 2025 at 10:00 AM at the Basilica of Saint Lawrence Catholic Church (97 Haywood St, Asheville, NC 28801).

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made in his name to any of the following: The Western North Carolina Pilots Association, https://tinyurl.com.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Asheville Area Alternative Funeral and Cremation Services



Tue

Mar 04

Celebration of life

10:00 AM

Basilica of Saint Lawrence Catholic Church
97 Haywood St, Asheville, NC 28801

A livestream will be available for this event.

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