Jack Russell Martinez

Jack Russell Martinez, 65, passed away on Saturday, August 15, 2020 at Parkview Regional Medical Center. He was born December 1, 1954 in Chicago, Illinois. Jack worked in the Parts Department for Thunderbird Products in Decatur. He also enjoyed playing guitar and being a member of the band, Exploit, for eight years. Surviving are his children, Brooke Martinez of Fort Wayne, Teya Martinez of Fort Wayne, and Neo Martinez of New Haven; grandson, Zachary Marbach of Fort Wayne; siblings, Brad Buckner of Knoxville, TN and Sally Buckner of Bluffton; cousin and family, Janet Hroch of Greencastle, IN; and niece, Kat Wisniewski of Chicago. He was preceded in death by his son, Ian Martinez; mother figure, Gloria Buckner; and brother, Bruce Buckner. A time of visiting and sharing for Jack will be held Friday, August 21, 2020 from 3:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Elzey-Patterson-Rodak Home for Funerals, 6810 Old Trail Road, Fort Wayne, Indiana 46809. Contributions in Jack's memory may be made to Music Education at Sweetwater. Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.elzey-patterson-rodakfuneralhome.com for the Martinez family.