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John R. Martinez
February 2, 1947-November 11, 2015
Atlanta, GA-
John R. Martinez, formerly of Columbus, passed away on Nov. 11 at age 68 in Atlanta after a brief illness. A resident of Tucker, he is survived by his wife of 40 years, Angela Rigsby Martinez, and daughter Anne Martinez, also of Tucker. He is also survived by a sister-in-law, Deborah Rigsby Lopez, brother-in-law Perry Lopez, and nephew Brian Lopez, of Columbus.
Mr. Martinez was born in Emmering, West Germany. He was an Army brat, the son of Friederika Saeckl Martinez and Master Sergeant Luther Martinez, both now deceased. He graduated from Baker High School in Columbus in 1966, and received a B.A. in History from Columbus College in 1970. He was named the Top History Student of his class and received a complete fellowship to Vanderbilt University. After a year at Vanderbilt, he left to become an officer in the Marine Corps. He got out of the Marine Corps in 1975 and returned to Columbus where, that same year, he married Angela Rigsby, daughter of Johnny and Julia Day Rigsby of Midland, Ga., both now deceased. He then began a forty-year career in the business forms industry in Georgia, retiring in Dec. 2014 from Metropolitan Technologies in Norcross, Ga.
A memorial service will be held at 2:00 on Dec. 5 at the Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Atlanta with a reception to follow. In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to FurKids.org, a no-kill animal shelter. Online condolences can be made at Southcare.us.
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Olivia DiCarlo (Garrison) (1966)
Our deepest sympathy to the Family at this very difficult time.
Don and Livvy Garrison
Jo Anne Coveny (Glesser) (1966)
John was always the elegant gentleman, I was honored to be his ROTC sponsor when we were at Baker and he was thoughtful and kind and always there with offers to help. I always thought he would be career military, he seemed to love the life. He will be missed, but we still hold on to our warm memories. My heart reaches out for the family.
Joann Hart (Cotty) (1966)
So sad to hear about the recent loss of John. I also remember him as very much the gentleman who always was willing to lend a hand. I am sure his family will miss him. My sympathies and prayers are with you during this time. Jo Ann Hart Cotty Class of 66'
Sharon Michael McCluskey (Johnson) (1966)
Remembering John fondly from our days at Baker and sending our thoughts to his family.
Roland Wilkinson (1966)
It is sad to hear about the loss of John. I remember him from high school and from R.O.T.C. My condolences to his family.
Russell Mildner (1966)
ROTC bud. Sorry to hear of his passing and praying for the family.
Marlene Carr (Lantzer) (1975)
Sending my sincere condolences to all. Rest in peace. Marlene
Danny Williams (1975)
rest in peace