Jessie Nathaniel Martin

Mr. Jessie Nathaniel Martin, age 81, of Nicholson died Thursday, November 10, 2016 at his residence.  Mr. Martin was born in Brockton to the late, Guy and Esther Ruth Deaton Martin.  Mr. Martin was retired from Pilgrim Pride as a maintenance supervisor and a member of Center Baptist Church.  Mr. Martin was a loving father, grandfather, and brother.  He was a hard worker and enjoyed hunting, fishing, and dancing.  He will be missed deeply.  In addition to his parents, Mr. Martin was also preceded in death by his brother, Frank E. and sisters, Myrtle, Frances, Betty Lou, Mary, and Louise.

Mr. Martin is survived by his daughter, Terri Martin-Yates (Rick) of Gainesville; son, Johnny Nathaniel Martin (Melinda) of Nicholson; brother, Guy Martin of Commerce; sisters, Nina Watkins and Nora Brock both of Nicholson; five grandchildren, Adam and Leah Yates, Blake Martin, Luis Martin, and Christina McGovern; and five great grandchildren.

Funeral service will be held Sunday, Nov. 13^th at 4:00 PM from the chapel of Little-Ward Funeral Home with Pastor George Crimmins officiating with the interment following in the Howington Cemetery.  The family will receive friends at the funeral home Sunday from 2-4 PM. 

Little-Ward Funeral Home, Commerce is in charge of arrangements.