It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of James Martin of Philo, Ohio, born in Zanesville, Ohio, who passed away on July 2, 2020, at the age of 83, leaving to mourn family and friends. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family. You may also light a candle in honor of James Martin or send a beautiful flower arrangement to the funeral service.

He was predeceased by : his parents, Quentin H. Martin and Helen G. Pollatz (MacLachlan); and his son James "Craig" Martin. He is survived by : his wife Carolyn Martin (Bass); his daughters, Kelly Sims (Darla Tovar) of Zanesville and Jodi Warner of Philo; his grandchildren, Cory Hartman (Jessica Swiney), Cody Hartman (Tiffany), Wesley Moore, Stacy Swan (Paul), Nathan Martin (Jody), Kari Crist (Andrew), Amanda Tovar and Kristoffer Tovar; and his brother Richard "Dick" Martin. He is also survived by his five great-grandchildren.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Farus Funeral Homes

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July 4, 2020

Deidre Myers wrote a sympathy message

“There were lots of things I valued being a neighbor of Jim's for so many years. One of the best things he ever did for me was to marry Carolyn. My aches for you today as it has in the past. He and Dick shared some common characteristics that we often chuckled over. He will be missed.”