Obituary of John D. Martin

John D. "Jack" Martin, Sr. 91, of Father Baker Manor, Orchard Park, NY formerly of 33 Hunt Rd. Jamestown, NY, passed away Friday (September 28, 2012) at his residence. He was born January 21, 1921 in Salamanca, NY a son of the late David Herbert and Pauline Childers Martin. Jack was a graduate of Jamestown High School and while living in Jamestown was a former member of the First Covenant Church. Before his retirement at age 65, he was employed as a salesman with many Buffalo firms including International Salt Company, Framer & Son Food Brokers and Kleinhan's Mens Clothing Store. Following his retirement, he was employed by the Jim Ball Car Dealership in Orchard Park, NY for 20 years until age 85. Surviving are a daughter Cheryl Dennison of Cumming, GA, four grandchildren Michael Dennison of Brentwood, TN, Linda Vunconnon of Mamers, NC, Mark Dennison of Warren, PA, Janice Torres of Murfreesboro, TN and three great grandchildren. Besides his parents he was preceded in death by his wife Bernice "Bunny" Danielson whom he married August 8, 1943 and who died December 6, 2002, a son John D. Martin, Jr., a daughter Kimberly Janice Martin, a brother Duane Martin and three sisters Paulina Shannon, Betty Crate, Gloria Martin and his son in law Michael Dennison. A memorial service will be held at 1:00 p.m. Monday in the Lind Funeral Home. Mr. David B. Larson, retired director of visitation for First Covenant Church will officiate. Inurnment will be in the Sunset Hill Cemetery. Visitation will not be observed. Memorials may be made to the Father Baker Manor, 6400 Powers Rd. Orchard Park, NY 14127.