James F. "Mac" McMartin Jr.

James F. 'Mac' McMartin Jr.

Sioux City

James Floyd "Mac" McMartin Jr., 96, of Sioux City died Monday Feb. 28, 2022 at a Sioux City Hospital.

Services will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday at Christy Smith Funeral Homes, Morningside Chapel, 1801 Morningside Ave., with burial following in Memorial Park Cemetery. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service on Saturday at the chapel.

James was born on Feb. 20, 1926 in Paris, Ill., the son of James Floyd Sr. and Ruth E. (Everett) McMartin. He came with his family to Sioux City in 1931 and resided here the rest of his life. James served his country as a member of the United States Army Air Corps during World War II, after his service he attended and graduated from Morningside College.

He was united in marriage with Joyce E. Smith on March 7, 1947, at First United Methodist Church. Joyce preceded him in death on July 8, 2019, in Sioux City.

James served as a teacher in the Sioux City Community Schools for 32 years. He established the student carpentry program which was the first in the state of Iowa. His students built and sold eight homes in the Sioux City area under his leadership and guidance.

He was a current member of Grace United Methodist Church, and a 50 plus year member of Landmark Masonic Lodge. James enjoyed golfing, dancing, traveling, and attending many events in the Sioux City area, as well as spending time with his family.

He is survived by his son James III and his wife Mary of the Woodlands, Texas; three daughters Marcelene Alice Saylor of Ozark, Mo., Susan Carol Krage and (Tom) of Westminster, Colo., and Karen Jolene Standage and (Jim) of Sioux City; nine grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; and other relatives and friends.

Jim was preceded in death by his parents; and son-in-law Dr. Robert Saylor.

In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the family for a fitting memorial in his name.

Jim's hammer has gone silent