James H. Martin

James H. Martin, age 86, of Wyoming, was called to his heavenly home on Sunday, July 17, 2022. James was a very active and organized man. He was a long-time employee of the Walter Hagen Company. He enjoyed woodworking and made stools, jewelry boxes, and end tables for all the grandchildren. James enjoyed doing research, reading the encyclopedia just to further his knowledge. He loved traveling and made many trips on his motorcycle and motorhome. He was an active member of the Marine Reserves. Because he enjoyed it, he became licensed as a property manager. The grandchildren loved camping and fishing with grandpa. He was preceded in death by his wife, Patricia; son, Philip Martin. He will be lovingly remembered by his children, Vickie Urbanski, Dean and Catherine Martin; grandchildren, Curtis, Jessica, Charlie, Jason, Amber, Leslie; great grandchildren, Mikaila, Brendan, Gwen, Corrine, James, Jacob, Noah, Ashlynn, Allison, Alivia, Adalynn, Chase, Zayne, Charleigh, Makayla, Shamoree; brothers, Gordon and Betty Martin, Richard and Virginia Martin; brother-in-law, Robert and Sharon Pearce; many nieces, nephews and dear friends. Funeral services will be held 11 am Thursday, July 21 at Matthysse Kuiper DeGraaf Funeral Home, 4646 Kalamazoo Ave. SE, Kentwood. Burial Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens. Relatives and friends may meet the family Wednesday from 5-8 pm at the funeral home.