In Memory

Jim Martin - Class Of 1975

Jim Martin

James "Frog" Scott Martin, Jr.

James “Frog” Scott Martin, Jr., 64, of Terre Haute, Indiana and formerly of Rockville, passed away Tuesday, July 19, 2022 at Terre Haute Regional Hospital. 

He was a welder for Lenox Steel in Terre Haute and City Welding in Rockville. 

He was born August 29, 1957, in Terre Haute, Indiana to the late James Scott Martin and June Fuson Martin. 

Survivors include his companion, Cheri Olsen of Terre Haute; brother-in-law, Mark A. Montgomery of Greenwood; nephew, Kaleb Montgomery of Greenwood; niece, Kelli (Brad) Smith of Bargersville; great niece, Kaitlin Bailey Smith. 

He was preceded in death by a sister, Mary Lou Montgomery and great-nephew, Chase Montgomery Smith. 

He was a 1975 graduate of Rockville High School where he participated in wrestling and baseball. He served two years with the U.S. Air-Force and graduated from Ivy Tech College with a welding degree. He lived and worked in Austin, Texas for a short time. He was an avid golfer with two holes in one at the Parke County Golf course. He enjoyed time with his friends, swimming in his younger days, auto racing, fishing, Cincinnati Red’s baseball, Chicago Bears football, and was a John Wayne fan. 

Memorial services will be 2:00 pm Saturday, July 30, at Gooch Funeral Home, 112 W. Howard Street, Rockville, with Celebrant Marta K. Adubato officiating. Visitation is from 12 noon until 2:00 pm Saturday at Gooch Funeral Home. 

Online condolences may be shared at www.goochfuneralhome.com. 

 

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