James Robert Martin of Rockford departed this earthly life May 5, 2025. He was born August 29, 1940 in Denmark TN the son of Wiliam and Dissie Martin. James lived in Rockford over 60 years coming from Denmark. James was employed as a laborer by F.W. Means many years before retiring and supervisor in the kitchen at Rockford Memorial Hospital. He was a member of Mt. Olive Missionary Baptist Church. James attended Denmark High School.

James leaves to cherish many loving memories, two daughters, Shereen and Felicia Martin; three sons, Eric, Damien and Mario (Andrea) Martin; 18 grandchildren; 28 great grandchildren; one great great grandson; four sisters, Gwendolyn Martin, Alice Williams, Dorothy Martin and Mattie B. Jennings; and two brothers, William E. Martin and Mitchell (Shirley) Martin; sisters in law, Carrie and Carolyn Martin; former wife, Madine Martin; a host of nieces, nephews cousins other relatives and friends. He was predeceased by his parents; son, Pierre Forrest; two great grandchildren; sister Irene Martin; five brothers, Walter Lee Martin,  Louis, George and Willie Martin, James Johnston and Printis Meriweather.

Services will be held 1:00 p.m.  Saturday, May 17, 2025 at Blairs Chapel C.M.E. Church 2293 Steam Mill Ferry Road Jackson, TN 38301

Burial in Mt. Olive Missionary Baptist Church Cemetery.