James Michael Martin Obituary

We bid farewell to James Michael Martin in Charleston, South Carolina, born in Orangeburg, South Carolina, whose journey of life gracefully concluded on February 4, 2026 at the age of 68. James Michael touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

He was predeceased by: his parents, George McKinley Martin and Ethel Viola Gray Martin. He is survived by: his sons, Jacob McKinley Martin and Robert Chadwick Martin; his daughter-in-law Kayla Robinson Martin; his grandchildren, Ethan Chase Martin and Jensen Dean Martin; his pet Scout; his brother William "Dubby" T. Martin; his nieces and nephews, Eric Ryan of Bamberg, Dennis Martin of Orangeburg, Louis Claytor, Porter Claytor of Cheraw, Benjamin Harper of Lugoff, Robin Rowell of Orangeburg, Sharon Baird of Orangeburg, Elizabeth King (Gaylon) of Orangeburg and Courtney Stacks of Richmond, VA; and his siblings, Mackey Martin, Joyce Ann "Susie" Ryan, Harold Dean Martin and Ernest McKinley Martin.

Memorials can be made, in memory of James Michael Martin, to Homeward Bound Ministries 4082 Norway Road, Norway, SC 29113.