James Harry Martin

James Harry "Red" Martin, 73, of Redfield, Ark., was a man who loved this country. Red passed away Sunday, June 13, 2021. He was born January 11, 1948, in New Orleans, La., to the late James Burrell Martin and Corrine Elizabeth "Bettie" Ridley Martin. Red attended school at South Side High School in Fort Smith, Ark. He served in the United States Marine Corps from December 5, 1967, through April 16, 1969, serving his country in Vietnam. He retired from the Pine Bluff Arsenal as a mechanical technician. Red was a member of the White Hall United Methodist Church. He was proud to be one of the founding members of American Legion Post #343. Red was a member of the Patriot Guards and led many "R-CAN-SAW Motorsickle Tours" across the United States. He enjoyed motorcycling, traveling, grilling, whittling and time with his dog, Chuckle. Red was preceded in death by his parents. Survivors include one son, James Daniel Martin; grandchildren, James F., Daniel T., Jackson D., and Jada L.E. Martin; one expected great-grandson; step-grandson, Andrew V. Cole; brother, William David "Bill" Martin (Laurel) of Chandler, Okla.; two sisters, Bernell Wilkins (Harold) of Arkoma, Ark., and Margaret Ann Clousner of Maryland; along with nieces and nephews. He is also survived by the love of his life of 20+ years, Nedra Kay Hopper; and her children, LeAndra Roberts, Tamara Shoulders; and their families and numerous friends in the community, church and those he met throughout his travels. Many thanks to the hospice teams at the VA and UAMS and friends who have prayed with him and for him and his loved ones. Memorial service will be 1:00 PM, Monday, June 21, 2021 at White Hall United Methodist Church, 300 Church Drive, White Hall, Arkansas with Bro. Doug Phillips and Kyle Hunter officiating. Burial of his cremains will take place at a later date in Rose Lawn Park Cemetery, 5403 N. O Street, Fort Smith, Ark. Arrangements under the direction of Robinson & Fuller White Hall Funeral Chapel. Donations in Red's memory can be made to the American Legion Post #343, P.O. Box 228, Redfield, Ark. 72132 or Redfield Friends of the Animals, P.O. Box 327, Redfield, Ark. 72132. Online condolences at www.rfwhitehall.com.