Arthur D. (Jack) Martin Jr.

Arthur D. (Jack) Martin Jr., 68, of Versailles passed away at 1:35pm, Monday, April 23, 2018 at his home. He was born at home in Ohio County on November 23, 1949 the son of Arthur Sr. and Mary Smith Martin. He was married to Sharon Hubbard on May 26, 1972 and she survives. Other survivors include one son Jim (Chrystal) Martin of Cross Plains; one daughter Jackie (John) Reinecke of Cold Spring, Kentucky; three grandchildren Jahlee, Jack, and Javis Reinecke; one sister Esther (Bill) Peters of Madison; also his father-in-law Lonnie Hubbard of Moores Hill. He was preceded in death by his parents, and his brothers Leslie and David Martin. Mr. Martin was a 1968 graduate of Moores Hill High School. Jack learned the butchering trade from Mr. Joe Kelly while working for Mr. Bob Whitaker in Dillsboro and later spent his career working as a meat cutter in grocery stores in Versailles, Madison, and Vevay. Jack and Sharon resided on their farm south of Versailles for over 30 years where Jack raised cattle, hogs, and goats. He also worked as a hod carrier for Bradford Masonry in Versailles. Jack was a member of the Dabney Baptist Church. Funeral services will be held on Friday, April 27 at 10:30am at the Dabney Baptist Church with Rev. Michael Bell officiating. Burial will be in the Dabney Cemetery. Visitation will be on Thursday from 5pm to 8pm at the Stratton-Karsteter Funeral Home in Versailles and from 9:30am until time of services Friday at the Church. Memorials may be given to the Dabney Baptist Church in care of the funeral home.