John Stanley Martin was born on July 27, 1952 in Delano, CA to Winford Stanley Martin and Barbra Alice Martin. He was the third child among his siblings. A loving father, papa, and friend, John entered the presence of his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on November 25, 2025. He is survived by his sons, Chad and Joshua Martin, and his cherished grandchildren, Connor and Kensington.
For 30 years, John worked as a meat cutter at Costless Foods in Corcoran. He found great fulfillment in his job, enjoying meaningful conversations with customers and being an active part of the Corcoran community. In retirement, John pursued hobbies like following his beloved Dodgers and LA Rams, spending time with his breakfast group, and cherishing every moment with his grandchildren. John’s life was defined by steadfast love for his family and community. Services for John will be held on December 12, 2025 at 11:00am at Miller Memorial Chapel, 1120 W. Goshen Ave, Visalia, CA 93291.