James Arthur Martin

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Visitation Schedule
Roller-Christeson Funeral Home
519 N. Spring Street
Harrison, AR  72601
Wednesday, July 8, 2020
6:00 to 8:00 PM
Service Schedule
Roller-Christeson Funeral Home
519 N. Spring Street
Harrison, AR  72601
Thursday, July 9, 2020
10:30 AM
Cemetery
Holmes Cemetery
Bellefonte Rd
Bellefonte, AR  72601
Memorial Contributions
Hospice of the Hills
PO Box 1927
Harrison, AR  72601


Ozark Humane Society
5147 Rock Springs Road
Harrison, AR  72601
I served in the Army.
James Arthur MartinI am a Veteran.

of Harrison, AR

August 23, 1931 - July 5, 2020

James Arthur Martin passed away at home on Sunday, July 5, 2020, after an extended illness. He was born on August 23, 1931, near Mt. Judea, Newton County, Arkansas, to Arthur Arwine and Nettie (Bryant) Martin.

He graduated from Western Grove High School, where he was a member of the basketball team. He attended two years of college at Texas Tech. He married Evelyn Mae Breece on November 29, 1952. He was a Korean War veteran, having served his country on active duty for two years and another twenty-four years with the Army Active Reserves based out of Harrison, Arkansas, reaching the rank of First Sergeant.

James started working for Farm Bureau Insurance in 1959 and worked there until his retirement, at the age of 84, in 2015, being the oldest and longest-serving agent in the state of Arkansas. He was a 45+ year member of the Kiwanis, as well as an Honorary Member of the FFA and 4H. His passions outside of work were his AQHA horses, having bred several champions, and genealogy.

He was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, William Carl Martin and Jean David Martin; as well as his son-in-law, David H. Wise.

James is survived by his wife of 67 years, Evelyn Mae (Breece) Martin; and two daughters, Judith A. Newton (husband Garry) of Richmond, Texas and Kim Lea Wise of Romance, Arkansas; two grandchildren, Samantha McCurry (husband Aaron) of Rosenberg, Texas and Matthew Wise. He is also survived by a sister, Imogene Strain, of Western Grove, Arkansas; his brothers, Paul Gordon Martin of Western Grove and Arlin Martin of Rayville, Missouri; and a half brother, James Nash, of Hollis, New Hampshire.


Visitation was 6-8:00 PM, Wednesday, July 8, 2020, at Roller-Christeson Funeral Home Chapel.

Funeral was 10:30 AM, Thursday, July 9, 2020, at Roller-Christeson Funeral Home with Rev Rocky Starnes officiating.

Burial followed in the Holmes Cemetery in Bellefonte, Arkansas with Military Honors.

Pallbearers were Mark Billings, Jerry Pledger, Bruce Reece, Jerry Clark, Matthew Wise, and Jim Jennings.

Honorary Pallbearers were Mike Parkinson, Paul Roten, and Ryan Oswalt.


Memorials may be made in his honor to:

Ozark Humane Society
5147 Rock Springs Road
Harrison, AR 72601
or
Hospice of the Hills
PO Box 1927
Harrison, AR 72602



When I am gone, release me. Let me go.
I have so many things to see and do.
You mustn't tie yourself to me with tears,
Be happy, we had so many years.

I gave you my love and you can only guess
How much you gave to me in happiness.
I thank you for the love you each have shown,
But now it's time I traveled alone.

So grieve awhile for me if grieve you must.
Then let your grief be comforted by trust.
It's only for a while that we must part,
So bless those memories in your heart.

I won't be far away for life goes on.
So if you need me, call and I will come.
Though you can't see or touch me, I'll be near,
With all my love around you soft and clear.

And then, when you must come this way alone,
I'll greet you with a smile and "Welcome You Home".

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Mary Fleenor
Republic, MO
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Tuesday, July 14, 2020

He and Evelyn raised a wonderful family. May you all find solace in fond memories.

Phil Pulis
Marshall, AR
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Wednesday, July 8, 2020

A good man, I am proud to call him my friend. Prayers for the family

Paul and Chris Taylor
FAYETTEVILLE, AR
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Tuesday, July 7, 2020

Evelyn and family so sorry for your prayers for you all.