Tom Martin

Tom Martin obituary, Meridian, MS

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Tom Martin Obituary

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Graveside services for Tom Martin will be held Thursday, March 26, 2026, at 1:00 PM at Mississippi Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Newton, MS.

Mr. Thomas A. Martin, age 83, of Meridian, MS passed away Saturday, March 7, 2026, at his home.

Tom served his country proudly and honorably for 20 years as an Airman in the United States Air Force. After retiring from the Air Force, he moved to Meridian, Mississippi, his wife's hometown. Tom then began working at Delco Remy, where he remained until his retirement.

He is survived by his children, Valorie Coleman, Pam Rodgers (Joey), Stephanie Lewis, and Mike Martin (Shelley); grandchildren, Thomas Larson (Summer), David Larson (Amber), Brandon Rodgers (Holly), Christopher Rodgers (Rachael), Hollie Barber (Chris), Angelina Bertschy (Dakota), Braidan Seifried (Cheryl), Sean Seifried (Erika), Jared Pelham (Chanel), Selena Pelham, Dakota Hurst (Megan), Chenoa Foster (Nick), Colton Schwenn, Cameron Young, Payton Kerr; and many many great-grandchildren;

He was preceded in death by his wife Dianne Martin, daughter, Kristine Martin Kerr, one grandson, Jack Threadgill, III, great-granddaughter, Novalyn Seifried, and his sister, Barbara Martin.

Online condolences may be expressed at robertbarhamffh.com.

Robert Barham Family Funeral Home

6300 MS 39, Meridian, MS 39305

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Upcoming Events

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Graveside service

1:00 p.m. - 1:15 p.m.

Mississippi Veterans' Memorial Cemetery

248 Honors Circle, Newton, MS 39345

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