Obituary of Jimmie D. Martin
Jimmie D. Martin, age 93 of Salem, passed away on August 10, 2022 at Twin Willows Nursing Center in Salem.
Jimmie was born on February 4, 1929 in Bone Gap, IL, the son of Bernice Martin.
Survivors include his son, Jimmie Martin and wife Sandy of Salem, and a granddaughter, Megan Elizabeth Martin of Salem.
He was preceded in death by his mother.
Jimmie was a Korean War veteran where he honorably served in the United States Army from 1952 until 1954. He worked for many years as a sales manager. He owned and operated Martin Kagy Mobile Gas from 1952–1953. Jimmie worked for Pacey Funeral Home in Centralia for 12 years. He served as the manager of the Centralia VFW for 7 years and the manager of the Centralia American Legion for 3 years. He was a member of the Centralia American Legion and the Centralia Elks for 60 years. He was a member of the Bone Gap Christian Church.
Graveside services for Jimmie D. Martin will be held at 10:00 am on Saturday, August 13, 2022 at East Lawn Cemetery in Salem. Memorials can be made to the Centralia American Legion or the Centralia Elks and can be received at Crouse Funeral Home in Salem who is assisting the family. Online condolences can be left at www.CrouseFH.com.
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