Dingus "J.R." Martin

Dingus "J.R." Martin obituary

Dingus "J.R." Martin

Dingus Martin Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by McCoy-Moore Funeral Home, Inc. - Vinton on Sep. 16, 2025.

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"J.R." Dingus Martin, Jr., 59, of Vinton, Ohio passed away Monday, September 15, 2025, in Select Specialty Hospital, Columbus, Ohio. Born in Floyd County, Kentucky, he was the son of Martha Newsome (Claude) Hale and the late Dingus Martin, Sr.

J.R. married Marie Knapp Martin, Vinton, Ohio March 25, 1998, at Catlettsburg, Kentucky, who survives. He is also survived by daughters Nicole Martin and Andrea Martin, both of Vinton; grandchildren and great-grandchildren, and brothers Darryl (Debbie) Martin and Steve (Christina) Martin, all of Vinton, Ohio.

In addition to his father, he was preceded by son, Joshua Ryan Martin.

The family would like to thank the staff and employees of High Ops of Select Specialty Hospital, Victorian Village, for their care for J.R. during his time there.

In accordance with his wishes, no services will be held. Cremation services are under the direction of the McCoy-Moore Funeral Homes.

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