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BORN
1949
DIED
2024
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James Martin Obituary
Services will be held Sunday, June 23 at 2:00 pm at Baldwin Memorial Funeral Home Chapel in Pontotoc with LD Gillespie & Bro. Wayne Cobb officiating. Burial to follow at Baldwin Memorial Gardens. Visitation to be held 1:00 to 2:00 p.m. Baldwin Memorial Funeral Home in Pontotoc is in charge of arrangements.
Ray is survived by one daughter Kirsten Martin & 3 grandchildren. Survivors also include with 3 sisters- Patsy Washington (Jimmy), Marilyn Gillespie, Kathy Duff (George); 1 brother- Tim Martin (Rushelle); and a host of nieces & nephews.
Ray is preceded in death by his parents and one brother-in-law, Larry Gillespie.
Pallbearers include many family members - Hunter Davis, Caleb Kidd, L.D. Gillespie, Chuck Robinson, George Duff & Steve Martin. Honorary pallbearers to serve are Owen Martin, Bennie Martin, Bill Martin & Jimmy Washington.
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Brenda and Dale Hadaway
June 23, 2024
We're so very sorry for the family's loss. Known Ray for a long time and hold him and his family in my heart. Love and prayers for all of you.
Lynda Fay Rea Palmer
June 22, 2024
So sorry for your loss.
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