Jimmy (Crackers) Navarro Martinez was born on March 20, 1956 in San Fernando, California. He was the fourth born to Pete and Socorro Martinez. After he attended high school, he joined the Marines in 1973. He was a loving brother, father, grandpa, great grandpa, cousin, uncle, nephew. He had a love for dancing, singing, and having a good time. He is well-known for his favorite greeting, “what’s up.” He enjoyed spending time with family, watching the LA Lakers, LA Rams and LA Dodgers sports games. His love for the game of baseball extended into playing softball with family and friends.
He was called to eternal rest on April 30, 2021. He was preceded into death by his father and mother, Pete and Socorro Martinez. He is survived by one son, Jimmy; one daughter, Sabrina; one daughter-in-law, Valerie; 3 granddaughters: Vanessa, Alyssa, and Selena; one grandson, Benjamin Jr.; one great grandson, Eathton; one great granddaughter on the way, and many nieces and nephews. He was a beloved brother to his 8 siblings: Joe, Pete, Mary, Robert, Frankie, Johnny, Jeannie and Debbie. He will be missed by all who knew him.
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