Obituary of James H. Martin

Bedford – James H. Martin, 92, of Bedford, died at 8:25 pm on Thursday, August 4, 2016 at I.U. Health Bloomington Hospital. Born March 21, 1924, in Monroe Co., he was the son of Clyde and Cora (Hillenburg) Martin. He married Margaret Meadows on October 3, 1943 and she survives. He was a quarry worker and equipment operator for Reed Quarries in Bloomington. He attended Davis Memorial Church of the Nazarene. Survivors include his wife, Margaret, of Bedford; three sons, Larry Martin and Linda, Steve Martin and Jeannie, and Tim Martin, all of Bedford; eight grandchildren; thirteen great grandchildren; three great great grandchildren; a sister, Mary Hector, of Bloomington; a brother, Kelsie Martin and wife, Sue, of Bedford; several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, two sisters, Naomi Norman and Ruby Sparks; a brother, Gathis Martin. Funeral services will be conducted at 1:00 pm on Monday, August 8th in the Elmwood Chapel of the Day & Carter Mortuary with Pastor Ken Bushey and Pastor Harold Godsey officiating. Burial will follow in Hanson Cemetery. Visitation will be from 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm on Sunday, August 7th at the Day & Carter Mortuary. Family and friends may express condolences at www.daycarter.com.