J. Don Martin

Mr. J. Don Martin, 89, of Dalton, departed this life Sunday, August 17, 2014 at his residence.
He was the son of the late, W. C. Martin and Edna Hunsucker Martin and was preceded in death by his sister, Betty Philpot and brother, W.D. Martin.
Don was in the United States Navy, serving in World War II and was employed with Brown Printing of Dalton, for over 32 years, retiring in 1990. He was a member of Dalton First Baptist Church.
Don was also preceded in death by his loving wife, Jerri Martin in 2003 and is survived by his daughter and son-in-law, Donna and Donnie Mansfield of Dalton; grandson, Josh Mansfield of Dalton; brother Lamar Martin of Cleveland, TN; nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends.
Funeral services will be at 7 p.m. Wednesday at the Dalton First Baptist Church with The Rev. Phillip Cannon and Dr. Bill Ireland officiating.
Burial will be in Whitfield Memorial Gardens.
The family will receive friends in the Atrium of the Church on Wednesday from 5 p.m. to the funeral hour at 7 p.m.
The family request flowers please be omitted and memorials made to the First Baptist Church, P.O. Box 827 Dalton, GA 30722-0827.
Words of comfort may be sent to the family at www.lovefuneralhomega.com.
Love Funeral Home, 1402 N. Thornton Ave., Dalton (across from Hamilton Medical Center) is in charge of arrangements.