Sellersburg, Indiana

Mr. Jay D. Martin, 88, passed away on Tuesday September 27, 2016 at the Kentuckiana Medical Center in Clarksville, Indiana. He was born on May 22, 1928 in the small town of Palmyra, Indiana to the late Grover and Rosenia (Keller) Martin. Jay honorably served his country in the United States Air Force. He retired from K&I Railroad after 32 years of employment. Jay was a member of St. Paul Catholic Church in Sellersburg, a member of the American Legion post 204, and a member of the St. Paul Men’s Club. Jay enjoyed working at his T.V. repair business. Mr. Martin was preceded in death by his son David L. Martin, his sister Alma Haub, and his brother Palmer Martin.

Jay is survived by his loving wife of 66 years, Helen Martin, Sellersburg, son Douglas Martin, Louisville, daughters Diana (Joseph) Roberts, Sellersburg, Debra LaCour, Memphis, Indiana, Denise (Mike) Hammer, Columbus, Indiana,

Dawn (John) Frakes, Florida, sister, Irma Watkins, New Albany, Indiana, 9 Grandchildren, and 6 Great- Grandchildren.                   

A Funeral Mass will be held at 11 am on Friday September 30, 2016 at St. John Paul II Catholic Church (St. Paul Campus) with interment to follow at Graceland Memorial Park in New Albany, Indiana. Visitation will be on Thursday from 2pm until 8pm at the Garr Funeral Home in Sellersburg. Online condolences may be made at www.garrfuneralservices.com.

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