James L. Martz, 88, of Stanley, went to be with his Lord and Savior on
November 7, 2022, surrounded by his family.
James was born on April 4, 1934, and was the son of Floyd and Lily Martz, who
preceded him in death. He was also preceded in death by a daughter, Sharon
Lynn Martz.
On April 5, 1958, James married Barbara Blanche Jenkins, who survives.
Surviving in addition to his wife are two sons, Jimmy and wife Annetta, and Greg
and wife Jhenny Martz.
James was blessed with six grandchildren, Brittney and boyfriend Charlie,
Patrick and wife Angelica, Stephanie, Samantha and husband Aaron, Kolin and
Jacob. He is also survived by two sisters, Janice Seal and Phyllis Graff.
James was an Army veteran and also a lifetime member of the Newport Church
of the Brethren, where he was a deacon, trustee and Sunday school teacher. He
was a loving and dedicated husband and father, grandfather and great-
grandfather to his family.
James held many jobs in his life starting out at the Newport News Shipyard; from
there moving on to many jobs and industrial maintenance. He also started his
own appliance repair business in 1980 and was a poultry farmer for
Tyson/George’s for more than 30 years. His last public job was with Merck and
Company.
James continued farming until his health failed. It has been said by many over
the years, he could fix anything.
A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. on Thursday, November 10, at the
Newport Church of the Brethren by Pastor Duane Painter and Keith Higgs.
Burial will be in the St. Luke Cemetery at Alma in Stanley.
The family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m. on Wednesday, November 9, at the
church. Bradley Funeral Home