James Tillison Martin, Jr, age 75, a resident of Hurricane, WV, passed away Friday May 24, 2024 in the Charleston Area Medical Center in Charleston, WV. James was born January 11, 1949 in Barbour County a son of the late James Tillison and Joan (Lake) Martin. James cherished Roann (Taylor) Martin as the love of his life, whom he married August 26, 1989.
James retired as a coal miner after 43 years having worked for Bethlem Coal Company and several other mining companies over the 43 years. James was currently employed with Putnam Aging in Hometown, WV where he cherished his time assisting the seniors.
James’s memory will be cherished by the loved ones he left behind his wife Roann; his daughter Megan had a special place in his heart, being the center of his world, furthermore, his grandson, Tillison, brought immeasurable pride and joy to his life, making their time together one of the happiest years he had ever experienced; stepsons Todd McBee and wife Sonia, and Mark McBee and wife Susan; four step grandchildren; four step great grandchildren; sisters Margaret Ann Carney, Mary Jo McBee and husband Robert, Tom Martin and wife Cindy, and Rick Martin and wife Diane; also several nieces and nephews.
James was preceded in death by his parents James Tillison and Joan Martin; his first wife Norma Lee Martin.
Friends will be received at the Wright Funeral Home and on-site Crematory 220 N. Walnut St. Philippi on Thursday May 30, from 11am- 1 pm. Funeral services will be conducted in the funeral home chapel at 1 pm with Rev. Tami Shoup officiating. Interment will follow in the Mt. Vernon Memorial Cemetery. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made in James’s Memory to Home Senior Advisory Council PO Box 272 Hometown, WV 25019.