Buddy Martin

Buddy Martinwas born in Chicago, Illinois on October 31, 1960 the son of James R. and Helen O. Martin.On October 20, 2007 he was united in marriage to Diana Blackburn, who survives.Mr. Martin had worked as a salesman for Auto City in Jackson, Tennessee. In addition to Chicago, he had lived in Memphis and Counce, Tennessee. He was a fan of the Tennessee Vols, Memphis Tiger basketball, Tony Stewart, and Dale Earnhardt Jr. He was an extreme family man, great dad, and loved his family very much. Mr. Martin departed this life on Saturday, November 22, 2008 at the age of 48 years, 21 days.In addition to his wife and parents, Mr. Martin is survived by 2 daughters: Marque Martin of Counce, Tennessee and Ashley McCullar of Southaven, Mississippi; 2 sisters: Lisa Minga and Tammy Milner both of Counce, Tennessee; a brother: David Martin of Wooddale, Illinois; 7 nieces and nephews.Mr. Martin was preceded in death by a brother: Bobby Martin; 2 sisters: Kathy Dowdle and Linda Gail Martin.