James Edward Martin, 62, of Eminence, Missouri departed this life on March 28, 2023, at Ozarks Healthcare. He was born September 20, 1960, in Houston, Missouri, the son of Charles Edward Martin and Eunice Mae (Conner) Martin. He was united in marriage to Brenda Louise Rolen on July 22, 1978, in Dubberly, Louisiana.
Eddie is survived by his loving wife of 44 years, Brenda; three children, Tim Rolen and wife, Amy of Eminence, MO, Monica Thomas and husband, Stephen of Eminence, MO, and Maggie Martin of Eminence, MO; thirteen grandchildren, Amber Ferguson and husband Josh, Taylor Smith and husband, Dillon, Kimberly Dyer and husband, Logan, T.J. Rolen and wife, Maddie, Destiny Vandevort and husband, Mason, Charlie Brewer and wife, Mackenzie, Aaron, Noah, and Conner Brewer, Annalynn and John Thomas, and Hannah and Hailey Lidisky; eight great-grandchildren, Avana and Adley Ferguson, Eathan and Kennedy Vandevort, Quinley Smith, Wilson and Blair Dyer, and Grayson Brewer; three siblings, Linda Garcia and husband, Buddy, Denny Martin and wife, Jenny, and Donna Bristol; and many nieces, nephews, and special friends.
Eddie is preceded in death by his parents, Charlie and Eunice; brother, Wayne Atchison; sister, Brenda Atchison; and son-in-law, Wayne Brewer.
He was a logger most of his life. The family business took them to Colorado and Wyoming, where for many years they spent the summer months camping high in the mountains in order to work.
Eddie was a master builder and was able to construct anything. He could mix his own concrete, pour a foundation and build a home and then also, tear a motor apart and rebuild it, all with an eighth-grade education. He enjoyed spending time with family and friends, horseback riding, hunting, camping, and riding side by sides. His friends and neighbors knew him as kindhearted and a helping hand.
He had recently began attending church at Calvary Baptist. Though he was a man of few words, everyone knew how much he loved his family and how proud he was of them. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him, and there will forever be a void in our hearts.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, April 3, 2023, at Yarber Mortuary, Eminence, Missouri, with Jay Martin officiating. Visitation will be held from 6-8:00 p.m. on Sunday, April 2, 2023, also at the funeral home. Interment will be in Flat Rock Cemetery, Eminence, Missouri. Condolences may be expressed at www.yarbermortuary.com.
