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1943
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2010
Linnie Martin Obituary
Stockton, CA
Linnie Leroy Martin
Mar. 16, 1943 - Sept. 12, 2010
Linnie was born in Denver, CO to Lamoyne and Lorene Martin.
Served in the Navy after which he spent most of his time in Stockton. He worked different jobs at Valley Mint, Kerona Plastics, West Lane Liquors and O G Packing. He loved growing cactus and succulents, playing Bocce ball, and going to blues concerts, loved his pets, member of Happy Travelers, having a cigar with friends at Stogies and taking his Double Nickel for a ride.
Linnie is survived by his wife of 38 years Sandra Martin; ex-wife Bonnie Martin, children (Kitten) Kimberly and (PoButt), Shawn Martin; brother Lamoyne Martin; sisters, Sharon DePosta and Mary Hemphill. Grandchildren JJ, Andrew, Nicole, Shawn, Andy, Cherie and Devin; great-grandchildren. Analisia & Anissiah, Godchildren Robert Green and Ariel Suarez, many nieces and nephews. Linnie was preceded in death by his son Randy Scott Martin; brothers Dwayne and Arnold Martin, and sisters Norma Martin and Lois Jackson.
Visitation at Sutter Street Memorial Chapel, 520 N. Sutter St., Friday, Sept. 17, from 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Memorial Service: Saturday, 11:00 a.m. followed by a Pot Luck reception. In lieu of flowers, donations may be given to the Heart Association or Pets & Pals.
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Memories and Condolences
for Linnie Martin
Shawn
August 14, 2024
Your always in my thoughts dad I'll see you when I get there love your son
Shawn
Alicia HempHill
October 13, 2010
We are really gonna miss you Handsome. Thank you for always being such a nice Uncle to me & our kids...Love You Always..Never Forgotten...We will LOVE YOU ALWAYS!!
Samantha HempHill
October 1, 2010
I'm gonna miss you soo much uncle linnie! You will always be in my heart! I will miss the days when we would walk to go get some ice cream. Rest in peace!
Love,
Samantha Jean HempHill
September 23, 2010
i will miss you uncle linnie and all the laughter we had and the late night phone calls, those crazy road trips out of no where and the much needed advise you have given me. love little jr
Vivian Campbell
September 15, 2010
We send our deepest sympathy and prayers that God's strength and endless love will be upon you in your time of sorrow. May Linnie enjoy eternal peace in God's Heavenly Garden.
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