William James Martin, Jr.
June 21, 1935 - June 13, 2013
William James Martin, Jr. of Cadillac passed away Thursday morning, June 13, 2013 at his home. He was 77. He was born June 21, 1935 in Cadillac to William James and Frances Lillian (Cass) Martin, Sr. Bill has lived most of life in the Cadillac. He had been employed for 17 years by the Traverse City Record Eagle and several other newspapers over the years. He was a member of the American Legion Post #300 of Lake City. Bill loved fishing and mushroom picking. On February 23, 1963 in Cadillac he married the former Lois Ann Boes and she survives him with their children: Brenda J. (Martin) Rose of Cadillac, Robert J. Martin of Lake City, William James Martin III (Sandy Carrigan) of Lake City and Thomas G. (Linda) Martin of Cadillac; 13 grandchildren; 11 great grandchildren; three brothers and three sisters. He was preceded in death by his parents, two sisters and a daughter in law. Funeral services will be held 11:00 a.m. Monday, June 17, 2013 at the Cadillac Christian Reformed Church in Cadillac with Reverend Brian Seifert officiating. Friends may meet the family from 10:00 a.m. until the time of service at church. Burial will take place at Maple Hill Cemetery in Cadillac. Memorial contributions may be made to Mercy Hospice. An online guestbook is available at www.petersonfh.com.
William James Martin, Jr. of Cadillac passed away Thursday morning, June 13, 2013 at his home. He was 77. He was born June 21, 1935 in Cadillac to William James and Frances Lillian (Cass) Martin, Sr. Bill has lived most of life in the Cadillac.... View Obituary & Service Information