James Ralph Martin

Mr. James Ralph Martin, 81, died Saturday, June 22, 2024 in Rock Hill, SC. No services will be held at this time. Mr. Martin was born June 23, 1942 in Chester, SC and was the son of the late Ralph Martin and Dorothy Clinton Martin. He was a 1960 graduate of Chester High School and a graduate of Saint Leo College in St. Leo Florida. He was retired from the Tampa Airport as a police officer and also retired from the United States Air Force. Jim was an avid jogger and later in life continued to walk five miles a day. He is survived by his son, Rick Martin (Mindy) of Lancaster, SC and his long-time companion, Judy Kamp of Tampa, FL. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his son Robert M. Martin and his daughter, Cindy Martin. Memorials may be made to Last Chance Animal Rescue, 477 State Rd. 44-438, Carlisle , SC 29031 Online condolences may be made to the family at www.barronfuneralhome.com