J. B. Martin, age 79, of Nederland, passed away June 9, 2006, at Cypress Glen Nursing Center in Port Arthur.
Mr. Martin was born January 10, 1927 in Rayne, Louisiana and had been a resident of the mid-county area for the past 53 years. He retired as a Machinist Foreman where he had served in the Costal Marine Service for 43 years. J. B. was a member of St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church and a member of the Knights of Columbus.
He is survived by wife of 59 years, Hilda Martin of Nederland; five daughters, Linda Buzzinghan of Burlington, IA, Delores Hensley of Plano, TX, Vanessa Bartz of Blue Springs, MO, Carleen Henderson of the Woodlands and Sharon Mathews of Beaumont; along with ten grandchildren and five great grandchildren.
A gathering of family and friends will be from 3-7 PM Sunday, June 11, 2006 at Broussard’s Mortuary 505 12th. St. in Nederland with a Rosary being recited at 5:30 PM. A Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:00 AM Monday, June 12, 2006 at St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church with Reverend Shane Baxter presiding. Interment will follow at Oak Bluff Memorial Park in Port Neches.
For those desiring, memorial contributions may be directed to the Alzheimer’s Association Greater Beaumont Chapter 440 North 18th. St. Beaumont, Texas 77707 or the local church of your choice.
Pallbearers will be J. B’s “Boys”, Linda Buzzinghan, Delores Hensley, Vanessa Bartz, Carleen Henderson and Sharon Mathews.
