James Douglas Martin, Sr.

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Posted by: Hayes Funeral Home
Date: Dec 18 2018 5:20 PM

Mr. James Douglas Martin, age 83, died Monday, December 17, 2018 at his home in Elba, AL.  A memorial service will be held Thursday, December 20, 2018 at 11:00 am at the Elba United Methodist Church with Min. Steve Reneau officiating. Visitation will be one hour before the memorial service.

Mr. Doug was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, uncle, brother in law, and friend to many people.

Doug was born on November 1, 1935, to the late James Colley and Ina Ree Martin.  He was a 1955   graduate of Enterprise High School.  After time invested in the National Guard, he attended Troy State University. Doug worked in the Accounting Department at Dorsey Trailers.  Later, he took a job with Liberty National Insurance Company and remained with that company for 35 years until his retirement.

Mr. Martin served on the Elba City School Board for 10 years. He was an active Rotarian, serving as Rotary President, as well as participating in the Elba Masonic Lodge.

As a longtime member of the Elba United Methodist Church, Doug served for years in many different leadership roles and carried a variety of responsibilities.  He was a loyal, faithful member until his health prevented him from regularly attending.

In addition to his parents, Doug was preceded in death by his sister, Cinda Martin Purcell, and most recently, his daughter, Melissa Martin Smith.

Survivors include his wife of 62 years, Elaine Vaughan Martin, a son, Doug Martin, Jr. (Betsy), Son in Law, Christopher Smith, 8 grandchildren, Hannah (Martin)and Michael Jordan, Elena (McCormick) and Eric Nicholson, Trey and Alicia Martin, Martin McCormick, and Griffin Martin, and 2 great grandchildren, Jolene Jordan and Reaghan Nicholson.

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