John Calvin Martin Sr.

He was born on December 29, 1941 in Ritchie County, WV, son of the late John Samuel Martin and Otha Lucille McGuire. John spent most of his career as a boiler operator and maintenance/repair person in Cleveland, Ohio. He was an avid motor sport fan, enjoyed hunting, fishing and celebrating good times with his family.

He is survived by his wife, Sheri; daughter, Kathleen and her husband Smith Trent IV of Statesville; three sons, Jack and his wife Janet of Statesville, James of Cleveland, OH and John Jr. and his wife Lisa of North Ridgeville, OH; ten grandchildren, Felix, Breanna, Destiny, Christopher, Nicole, Courtney, Amanda, Mackenzie, Skylar and Jayce; three great-grandchildren, Julian, Aaliyah and Adam; brother William and his wife Tess of Parkersburg, WV; sister, Betty Smith and her husband John of Quaker City, OH; half-sisters, Barbara Loar and Josephine Bowe; half-brother, Michael Lanham all of Columbus, OH and a numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.

In addition to his parents, John was preceded in death by his son, Jason; sisters, Earlene, Geraldine and Alberta; brother Albert and half-brother, Melvin Lanham.

Per John’s wishes there will be no formal services, there will be a private memorial for immediate family at a later date.

John’s family would like to thank the wonderful folks at Hospice & Palliative Care of Iredell County and Gordon Hospice House for their compassion, support, and care during their time of need.

In lieu of flowers, please send contributions to your locale Alzheimer’s Association, The American Lung Association, Hospice & Palliative Care of Iredell County or the Gordon Hospice House.

Online condolences may be left for the family at www.bunchjohnsonfuneralhome.com.

Bunch-Johnson Funeral Home is honored to be serving the Martin Family.