PHONE: (972) 562-2601 John G. Martin March 10, 1922 - April 12, 2006 John G. Martin, age 84 of Frisco, Texas passed away on April 12, 2006 in Frisco. He was born in Union Town, Pennsylvania on March 10, 1922 to Gus and Anastasia (Basillidou) Martin. John married Georgia Dagres on December 29, 1949 in Charleston, West Virginia and together they had two sons. John and Georgia lived all their lives (except for the last four) in Huntington where John was the last surviving founder of St. George Greek Orthodox Church. He owned Martin s Restaurant on 4th Avenue and was the former Food Services Manager of Rebels & Redcoats. John was a Marshall Alumni and served as a Captain in the US Army during WWII. John is survived by his loving wife, Georgia Martin, Frisco, Texas; sons, George J. Martin and wife Kay, Plano, Texas and Constantine Stan Martin and wife Marti, Frisco, Texas; grandchildren; John, Nick, Holly and Cara Martin; cousins, Dan J. Baker, Huntington, West Virginia and John Baker, Columbus, Ohio; sister-in-law, Elizabeth Audia, Charleston, West Virginia; nieces, Stassa Phillips, Katina Cummings and Pia Cummings. His parents and sister, Catherine M. Cummings precede him in death. Family visitation will be held at Turrentine-Jackson-Morrow Funeral Home, 8520 Main Street, Frisco, TX on Friday, April 14 from 6-8 PM. Funeral Services will be held on Saturday, April 15, 2006 at Grace Community Church, 4501 Hedgecoxe Road, Plano, TX at 10:30 AM. Internment will follow at Ridgeview West Memorial Park in Frisco. Memorials Dear Georgia: Our hearts are heavy upon hearing of John's passing. He was a wonderful, vibrant and caring person who touched many lives. Please accept our deepest sympathy. Our prayers are with you at this very sad time. Mary Theodore Ourania Forbes
MARY THEODORE AND OURANIA FORBES, APRIL 17, 2006 Dear Georgia was so sorry to have read about John's passing in our Huntington paper this A M. Hope you remember me from working with him at the hospital here. He was a nice person and will be missed by everyone...retha Neale RETHA NEALE, APRIL 17, 2006 George, Having lost dad about 4 wks ago, I truly feel your pain. At the same time I had to smile, remembering your dad from the time we ate lunch at the restaurant while attending Buffington thru the time we frequented Rebels. I can still see his smile. My condolences to you, Stan and your beautiful mother, along with the rest of the family. Your friend (and old paper boy), Tim (Fuzz) Clark TIM CLARK, APRIL 17, 2006 Georgia, As a child in Huntington, I looked forward to seeing Mr. Martin at Rebels & Redcoats. He always made time for me and would share stories. My mother called today to say that he had passed away and you should know we will miss him greatly. Fondly - Jeffrey Frankel JEFFREY FRANKEL, APRIL 16, 2006 Dear Georgia and family, May God's love heal your sorrow and replace your heartache with warm and loving memories. Our memories of John's loving smile and deep concern for our family will sustain us in this loss. Memory Eternal! MITCH AND MELANIE MANSOUR, APRIL 16, 2006 We are sadden that John fell sleep in the Lord for he has been a loving friend for many many years. His memory will always be eternal in our hearts.we will see that St George will have a 40 day memoral service for him as well as sponsoring the altar candle. STASI & DORIS DELVIZIS, APRIL 16, 2006 Georgia, I am so very sorrry about John -such a fine man who could always make us laugh. Don't know if you remember me or not, but I met you several times at Catherine's -who I miss so very much. I try to keep in touch her
children. Again, my deepest sympathy, Marilyn MARILYN PUTZ, APRIL 16, 2006 Janet and I, along with Priscilla and John Cremeans, extend our heartfelt condolences. DAVID M. BAKER, APRIL 15, 2006 Dear Martin Family, Dear Martin Family, Mr Martin volunteered at Peyton School for several years. He made a difference in many little lives. He was a wonderful person. He was such a joy to all of us. We still use his recipes. He will always be remembered at Peyton School. God bless and comfort you in your loss. Sincerely, Lilly Johnson HOST coordinator. LILLY JOHNSON, APRIL 15, 2006 Dear Georgia, George, Stan and Family Gloria and I will always revere the wonderful friendship we had with you and John. He was a caring, loving man who loved his Lord; and that is where his is today. When my family joined St. George, twenty six years ago, John was one of the first to welcome us with open arms. John was such an active man; having his own restaurant, managing Rebels and Red Coats, involved with S.C.O.R.E., and A.A.R.P., and was the only remaining founder of St. George. John had such an outgoing personality; he always had a smile and a friendly word for everyone he encountered. Georgia, Gloria and I think the world of you and John. We will always remember John with fondness. He was a real inspiration. May his memory be eternal? Love George and Gloria Hanna GEORGE AND GLORIA HANNA, APRIL 15, 2006 Mrs. Martin, George and Stan: Deepest sympathies to you all. I recall bringing my infant son (who is now 26) to visit each Christmas Eve in the 1980s, and enjoying the Greek pastries prepared by John and Georgia. My dad, who passed away in 2004, would frequently recall the many, many years that "Johnny Martin would fix my breakfast" at Martin's Restaurant. Wonderful memories indeed. Condolences and best wishes to you all. SAM HOOD, APRIL 15, 2006 I remember Mr. Martin as a little girl at Rebels and Redcoats. My mother,
Wanda Caldwell, worked with Mr. Martin and I remember a polite and sweet man that always took the time to talk with me when I was around and underfoot. My condolences to the family in this time of sadness. Terri Stalter Corinth, TX TERRI CALDWELL STALTER, APRIL 15, 2006 Dear Georgia: Jane and I want to let you know that we cherish the friendship that you and Johnnie had with with my parents, Mike and Marguerite over the years. There are many memories in our family about the shared times together and the work that was done to make St. George Greek Othodox Church a reality. Also the good times you had as members of AHEPA and the Daughters of Penelope. MICHAEL A. FOTOS, JR., APRIL 15, 2006 WHEN WE LOOKED ON THE OB PAGE OF THE CHARLESTON{WV}NEWSPAPER WE IMMEDIATELY RECOGNIZED JOHN'S HANDSOME, SMILING FACE. A MAN BLESSED WITH A MILLION DOLLAR PERSONALITY. MAY HIS MEMORY BE ETERNAL. ANDREW & FRANCES DARVES CLENDENIN, WEST VIRGINIA JOHN G. MARTIN, APRIL 15, 2006 Our condolences and prayers are with Georgia and the family. We just heard Friday morning. I will remember John with a Trisagion service this morning at Church (before the Saturday of Lazarus service). With fond memories I remain, Fr. Frank A. Milanese, priest of All Saints Greek Orthodox Church in Weirton, WV, formerly the priest from St. George GOC in Huntington, WV. Presbytera Cynthia and the boys send their regards and prayers as well. REV. FR. FRANK A MILANESE, APRIL 15, 2006 Family Owned Since 1945 Turrentine-Jackson-Morrow is the premier provider of funeral services in North Texas, with seven convenient locations and three beautiful memorial parks. We are a locally owned family business that has served North Texas for over 70 years. Families who visit us receive the highest quality of professionalism and service, with compassion and care that are unsurpassed.
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