Jerry Martin

(From Simpson Funeral Home)

Jerald R. "Jerry" Martin, age 66, of Webb City, passed away at his home at 8:26 AM, February 28, 2017,

Jerry was born October 22, 1950 in Carthage, MO. He was the son of the late Merle J. Martin and Della M. Martin. He was a 1968 graduate of Carl Junction High School and a 1976 graduate of Missouri Southern State College with a degree in Marketing/Management.

He worked for Lozier Corp from 1968 to 1971. From 1971 to 1973 he served in the United States Army. Again from 1973 to 1989 he worked for Lozier Corp and then from 1990 to 2017 he was employed by Talbot Industries, Inc. Jerry was a partner in the Dugout Sports Shop for many years, also.

Jerry enjoyed fishing, substitute teaching, going to school activities and spending time with his grandchildren.

Survivors include a step daughter, Amy Cloos of Webb City, MO and a son, Jerrad Martin of Colorado Springs, CO. Also surviving are 3 grandchildren, Alex R. Martin, Nikolas S. Martin and Lillian R. Dirienzo; 2 sisters, Carolyn Laughlin and husband Roger of Carl Junction, MO, Nancy Ulmer and husband Tommy of Pittsburg, KS and a brother, Carl Dean Martin and wife Sharon of Carl Junction.

Funeral services will be 2:00 PM Saturday at the Simpson Funeral Home in Webb City with Rev. Bob Simon officiating. Interment will follow at Carl Junction Cemetery with full military rites. Serving as pallbearers will be Jeff Ulmer, Darrell Hicks, John Lundien, Ryan Evitts, Daniel (Coty) Berry and Nick Berry. Honorary pallbearers will be Alex and Nikolas Martin. Visitation will be 6:00 – 7:00 PM Friday at Simpson Funeral Home in Webb City. Memorial contributions can be made to the Carl Junction Senior Citizens Center. For online condolences go to www.simpsonfh.com.