James Demorse Martin

James Demorse Martin, 84, of Roanoke, passed away on Sunday, February 9, 2014. He was a Disabled American Veteran having served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. Professionally, he drove limousines and taxicabs for many years. He was a loving uncle to a nephew and many nieces. Preceding him in death were his parents, Walter and LuLu Martin. His surviving family includes his nephew, Gary Martin and wife, Rose; nieces, Vickie Montoro, Leane Black and husband, Michael, Florence Scott and husband, Robert, and Celia Hammond; three great-nieces, Katherine Ferguson, Krystle Black, and Lisa Hammond; and very close friend, Jane Sluss. A period of visitation will be held on Wednesday, February 12, 2014 from 1 to 2 p.m. in the John M. Oakey & Son Chapel in Salem. A funeral service celebrating his life will then begin at 2 p.m. with Chaplain Dave Vanderpool officiating. Interment will immediately follow at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens in Roanoke. Online condolences may be expressed at www.johnmoakey.com. The Martin family is being served by John M. Oakey & Son Funeral Home in Salem, 540-389-5441.