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James MARTIN Obituary
Age 85, of Lantana, FL, passed away April 25, 2013. He was preceded in death by his wife of 60 years, Margaret "Peggy" Martin and his daughter, Sherri Atherley. He is survived by his loving daughter, Debbie Martin; grandson, Jason Atherley; sister, Jackie De Vito; brother, Jerry Martin; nieces, Janet Surrez and Paige Martin. Pepper was a native of Lake Worth, FL and attended Lake Worth High School, where he achieved the honor of All Around Sports Athlete of the Year. He served in the Army during the Korean War and after returned to Lake Worth, where he established the concessions at Lake Worth Beach. He later retired from the City of Lake Worth as the Parks & Recreation Director. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in his memory may be made to Hospice of Palm Beach County. A Celebration of Pepper's Life will be held at a later date.
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Janice Nelson
April 20, 2021
Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.
May 1, 2013
Dear Debbie,
I want you to know how sorry I am to hear of Pep's death. I know his last few years were not the best as he suffered so much from the effects of skin cancers. Too bad we didn't know about sunscreens, etc. 60+ years ago. I also want you to know what a great person and friend Pep was to me. He was my first playmate, as we only lived a few houses apart on 27th Ave. North, now 17th Ave. We played on the arches that were on 27th and Dixie, we got into trouble when we set the woods on fire (playing with forbidden matches) next to the FEC railroad tracks on 27th, and I'm sure many other things I don't recall.
Pep was my hero! He could do anything he set his mind to - from playing an electric guitar to becoming the golf club champion when he decided to take up golf. He truly was a great athlete. He will be missed but not forgotten, especially by me. Sincerely, John Beane
Henrietta Pacetti Pennington
April 30, 2013
So sorry to hear about Pepper,I went to school with Jerry First grade thru high school.
April 30, 2013
may the lord be with you i knew him when i was little my dad use to take me swimming at lake worth beach alot
April 29, 2013
Although I hadn't seen the Martin boys in many years, I have fond memories of them living two doors down from me on North K Street. Their mother Etta Mae was always so friendly to us younger kids. It was a great neighborhood right across from North Grade and the "boys" would play football in the street.
May he rest in peace.
Carole Lucier Johnson
CeCe Ryan
April 29, 2013
I love you Uncle Pep! You will be missed <3
jim atkinson
April 29, 2013
Great guy will be missed
Capt. Wm. Stafford
April 29, 2013
The Martin Brothers of Lake Worth are legendary! As a boy Pepper treated us as equal to the adults. .25 cents bought 1 hour of raft time in the surf. He always had time to talk with us 'younger folks'. My father, former Lake Worth Mayor Jim Stafford, held Pepper in high regard. I concur; a great Lake Worth institution has been lost with Pepper's passing. Our condolences to the extended Martin Family from Down-Under in New Zealand.
Paul Darst
April 29, 2013
I remember Pepper Martin from growing up in LW in the 1950s and frequenting the beach. I didn't know him personally, but you couldn't not know of him. He looked the way most of us young guys wanted to look back then, tan, muscular, confident.
April 28, 2013
Dear Debbie and family. You gave great care to your Dad throughout his long battle. I will never forget the day and night memories spent with Pepper. Beer sales are up today in heaven.Til we meet again...Bob Bishop
Janice Nelson
April 28, 2013
My thougts and prayers go out to you. Pepper's on one of the greatest beaches now with Peggy.
June Carlson-Jakims
April 27, 2013
Pepper was always there at the beach and we all grew up knowing him from childhood. He was a great guy and we will always have his memory at the beach and those who grew up around him will always remember him! Regards to the family, he fought a long battle.
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Mike Hellmuth
April 27, 2013
Pep was a Lake Worth institution from the really good old days. I've never known a person who didn't like him. My condolences to his family.
April 27, 2013
Debbie, In 1960 we met Pepper at Lake Worth Beach, he was so nice to Noel and C.J. as the beach was not busy in those years.We never thought Noel would marry Sherri and that Pepper would be Jasons grandad. It is like a full circle, Love always Noel Joy Susan Shelly Jason and Noel, Elizabeth.
Jerry McGee
April 27, 2013
I'll never forget the memories of the beach, the golf course and the many stories and friendship that you gave to me. You will be missed but never forgotten!!
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