Jimmie Charles Martin, 67, of Shady Point, passed away Oct. 22, 2009 in Shady Point.

He was born Dec. 10, 1941 in Buck Creek. He attended barber school. After getting out of high school he joined the Army then worked on the pipeline for 18 years. He was an x-ray technician before becoming a swine farmer. He loved playing music, hunting, fishing, cooking, and gardening. He was known for his great fudge.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Otto and Mary (Wiles) Martin; an infant son and an infant daughter.

He is survived by his wife, Line Martin of the home; son, Michael Martin, of Shady Point; daughter, Miranda Martin of Shady Point; brothers and sisters-in-law, Jack and Billie Martin of Shady Point and James Martin of Panama; sisters and brothers-in-law, Joyce and Bill Minnis of Fort Smith, Donna Kendrick of Poteau and Linda and Robert Brown of Poteau; and numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives, friends and loved ones.

Pallbearers will be Michael, Jack, and James Martin, Leon, Clifford, and Fred Midgley. Honorary pallbearers will be David Martin and Joe Claborn.

Services will be conducted Wednesday at 10 a.m. at Evans Chapel of Memories in Poteau. Reverend Junior Phillips will be officiating. Interment will follow at Fairview Cemetery in Panama.

Arrangements are under the direction of Evans and Miller Funeral Home, Poteau.

     Complied and transcribed by Sue Hearon, 2008-2009.