Well John, we are going to missing getting together with you at the car show in Centralia each year and catching up on the latest news with your family.  Looking back in time I still remember that fixation you had when we were kids with Mad Magazine and all those family dinners for Thanksgiving that we would see each other at.  Thanks for sending me all those stamps of classic cars and the the Steelers. I really enjoy looking at them every now and then.  I also really want you to know how much I appreciate  you serving our country while you were in the Marines.  You will be missed by myself and Margaret.
Cousin Larry

My sincere condolences to the Martin family,,I’m ACE 20 Charlie Delgado,of Elyria,Ohio. I recruited John to join our club many years ago, after seeing his covers,sent in for a BRSC show cancel. I was glad he joined, and for a friendship that soon developed. John became a shining star member indeed. Not many members can be compared to his great example as a exchanger, and friend. I’ll really miss him for many reasons. LUCKILY WE HAVE EXAMPLES OF HIS ART IN OUR NEWSLETTER,AND ON OUR FACEBOOK PAGE FOR ALL TO SEE.

Its been a little over a week since you left us, grandpa, and it still feels strange. I still find myself thinking fondly of our trips to the swap meets and garage sales, our early morning breakfasts just to chate and catch up, all the little songs you'd song throughout the days. You always supported and encouraged me as I've pursued music, from first picking up a guitar to coming out and seeing my band's shows. Thank you for all the good times, grandpa. Hope you're resting easy, and i hope you'll say hi to mom for us and get her caught up on what we've been up to.

My brother John was a kind loving talented intelligent person.  I could never say enough good things about him.  I have so many memories of good times we shared. He was a musician and played several instruments including guitar, banjo, etc and wrote songs. He was a poet, cartoonist, collector, writer, hobbyist, Bible teacher, ministering to the church.  He was the oldest of 7 of us kids. LJohn loved to collect Tarzan paraphernalia, Edgar Rice Burroughs books, cartoon figurines, vintage items of old cowboys, and other vintage nostalgia heroes, etc. He also having quite a library full of all kinds of collector books.  We played our musical instruments in a band to many churches, rest homes, oranges, etc.  I remember playing scrabble with him from the time we were kids, and one last game with he and my sister about a week before he passed. He taught me a lot about books and gave me special collector books over the years. There is so much Id like to say but the one memory that is the most special is his love for the Lord Jesus Christ.  We were raised Catholic and then he and I became Christians about the same time about 50 years ago.  He was so strong in his faith he always was an encouragement. Even during his last days he spoke often of his desire to go home and be with the Lord. I loved him so very much and will miss him dearly! Goodbye for now John but I will see you again soon in Heaven. Love you brother John!

John, where to start gonna miss you so much you have meant so much to me through the years after my dad passed away. You became the one I always bounced things off of hint always had some great advice for me.  Rest in peace. I’ll see you on the other side when it’s my turn.

This photo illustrates the kindness of John Martin.  John posted this picture of himself enjoying girl scout cookies he purchased to show support of Genny’s (ACE#585) girl scout troop.  It was also a photo he took to show his support of my Extreme Philately adventures.

In numerology, the number 343 is known as an Angel number.  In scripture, the number 3 represents the Holy Trinity, God’s presence and divine perfection.   The number 4 represents creation and the physical earth.  The combination of 3 and 4 has been interpreted as the presence of divine guidance, God’s protection and the fulfillment of God’s promises.  The number 343 is 7³ (7 cubed) and as such is linked to the number 7.  The number 7 has been known to mean spiritual perfection.  To ACE members, 343 means Great Friend.

We will sure miss exchanging covers with ACE#343.  Rest in Peace my ACE friend.  -Gregory Scolieri, ACE#579

I got to know John, like so many others did, through our shared hobby of stamp collecting (and in particular, art cover creation). He was a kind, generous, and creative soul, and I feel lucky to have called him a friend. Sending my deepest condolences to his family.

Peggy, Dan, Schuylar, Danielle, Zach, and Melody. We offer our sincere condolences and prayers. We loved John as he was a dear friend for many years. He is missed, but we are so glad his suffering is over and he is home with the Lord Jesus whom he loved and so faithfully served. 
Bill and Faith McConnell

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Johnnie Franklin Martin

December 1, 1944 – August 12, 2026

Sticklin-Brown Funeral Chapel

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