Jimmie Martin

Jimmie Amos Martin, 87 passed away on May 28, 2021 at his daughter, Jeanette’s home in Kingsland, GA. He had been a resident of Kingsland for the past 44 years. Mr. Martin was born on April 20, 1934 in Berrien County, GA to the late Clifford and Donnie Mae Martin. In December of 1955 he met the love of his life, Hilda Mae Pittman. They were married on March 5, 1956 and together they had six beautiful girls. They were married for 45 years until her passing on December 20, 2001. Mr. Martin was extremely proud of his daughters and considered them and his wife his greatest blessings.

Mr. Martin was very proud and honored to be a part of “Callahan Lodge #32” for nearly 50 years. In 1973 he became a part of “The Most Worshipful Grand Lodge, Free & Accepted Masons of the State of Florida,” the 161st Reunion Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite Valley of Jacksonville since 1973. Mr. Martin retired from Rayonier in 1998.

In addition to his parents and his wife, Mr. Martin was preceded in death by his daughters, Mary Sue Martin and Shirley Latham, his brothers Cliff and Billy Martin, and his sister Cleo Martin Jones.

He is survived by his four daughters, Brenda Crews of Savannah, GA; Hazel Hyers (Danny) of Yulee, FL; Christine Lloyd (Greg) of Hilliard, FL; Jeanette Blackmon (Jeffery) of Kingsland, GA; two sisters, Betty Webb of Valdosta, GA; Helen Register of Nashville, GA; 15 grandchildren and 33 great-grandchildren.

The family will receive friends Wednesday, June 2, 2021 at Coastal Camden Funeral Home at 10:00am for the viewing and 11:00am for the funeral service. Graveside will be at 4:00pm at Jones’ Cemetery in Callahan, FL with Masonic Honors.