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In Memoriam
He is survived by his best friend, partner & wife, Marilee; adopted mom & dad; Jim & Margaret Hammon of Brooksville, his sisters; Betty (husband Tom) Quattlebaum of Savannah, Georgia, Jeannie Cochran of Fox Hollow, Kentucky; daughters Tina Martinson in Georgia and Heather Martinson in Spring Hill, Florida & son James. Jim was born January 6th, 1944, to parents, Alexander & Martha Lee Martinson in Tampa, Florida near the Lowry Park area. He ran around with long-time friends, Jack & Sharon Voyles. And, thanks to JK (Jerry) Johns he learned metal fabrication and quality air conditioning service & repair in his early 20's, which he did for over 50 years from Florida to Georgia, the Carolinas & Kentucky returning to Croom-a-Coochee, Florida in the 90's, ending up in Istachatta, Florida in 2002. He loved to tell the story of how he went to Istachatta just to "get some fish" at the local Friday Night Fish Fry at the Istachatta General Store with his mom & daughter, Tina - and ended up getting married to one of the porch singers, Marilee! Over the next six years he entertained hundreds of folks from that front porch as a founding member (along with Tom & Joan Ledford, Ray & Deborah Dickinson, Bob & Louise Frost, Jan & Larry Ladd) of "The Back Porch Pickers Gospel Bluegrass Band" performing at many other venues such as the Kumquat Growers Association Open House, Cloverleaf Farms and Highpoint Fireman's Auxillary to mention only a few... Jim has written over 250 songs - 10 of which are recorded and are listed on CDBaby online at http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/JimMarilee with a registered copyright in the United States Library of Congress. Also listed with the USLoC is his book "Watch Out for AC Bandits - You Could Be Robbed Without a Gun!" He had a passion for helping others which was his inspiration for writing the book. In lieu of flowers please donate to Sertoma Youth Ranch in Brooksville, Florida to help "raise the pavilion" at http://sertomayouthranch.org/donate/. The hard-working volunteers at Sertoma help so many folks - especially children and the disabled year-round! A "Homegoing" memorial service was held at 10am, Saturday morning, on August 18th at the Istachatta Community Center on Lingle Road, right across the parking lot from the Istachatta General Store (now Trailside Treasures). The following invitation was issued before the service: "For those who would like to stay and visit after the short service by long-time friend & preacher-man at Jim's church - Floral City Church of Christ - Steve Heneghan - just bring a dish and we'll visit awhile and tell tall tales of Jim's wonderful life, crazy sense of humor, yard sale "treasures & collections" and especially of his lifetime of helping his fellow man (and woman!)." |
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Dear Marilee, just
learned of Jim's passing, I am very sorry, my heart goes
out to you, you are in my thoughts and prayers.
Marilee,
Heather, Tina and James, Just learned about Jim's passing. We want to express our sympathy to Marilee and the family. We will certainly miss the "heating and air" conversations. We do have the CD, so can listen and remember the good times. Marilee, we'll get in touch when we reach Florida this fall. Blessings --Eleanor and Ernie Posted by: Ernie and Eleanor Hufnagel - Imperial, PA - friends Aug 10, 2012I'm so thankful to the Lord that my Dad and I, through all our differences, were able to bond in the past few years. He will be missed deeply by me and his grandchildren. God speed Dad.....until we meet up yonder where I know you'll be waiting. Posted by: Tina Martinson - Seviierville, TN - Daughter Aug 10, 2012
I love you so much dad! Love Always and Forever, your lil Sugar Buger Posted by: Heather Martinson - Lutz, FL Aug 09, 2012 To Jim, my wonderful, big, gruff, cuddly teddy bear - words can't express how terribly much I miss you every minute of every day (& nite)! You are still the smartest, most generous, kindest, talented, compassionate & bestest friend I've ever had! I love you sweetheart - save me a seat! (I know, get the microwave out of the back of the truck!) Love you, love you, love you! ~m Posted by: ~m - Istachatta, FL - nagging wife Aug 09, 2012A Gentleman and a gentle man. Will miss not being able to hear him perform again. Posted by: john dougherty - brooksville, FL - friend and accountant Aug 09, 2012Marilee and Fanily, You are in our prayers. Call if we can do anything. Love Bob & Jacky Posted by: Jacky Fisher - St Petersburg, FL - friend Aug 09, 2012
Dear Marilee and family The staff of Turner Funeral Homes wish to express our deepest sympathy to the family and friends of Mr. Martinson. Posted by: Denise M. Cronin Aug 07, 2012Marilee and Family. We are sorry to learn of Jim's death. Jim was a wonderful person and it was great pleasure to have known Jim. Jim will be sorely missed by all that knew him. God speed and blessings to Jim. Joe and Lona Bassett Posted by: Joe & Lona Bassett - Floral City, FL - Friend Aug 07, 2012Sincerest condolences from our family to yours. We will keep you in our thoughts and prayers. Posted by: Robert & Laura Madigan - Inverness, FL - Friend Aug 07, 2012 |
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Dang how I miss you, Sweetheart! I can't wait
to see you again - save me a seat in God's pickin' circle
next to you!