James Clifford "Jim" MartinCartersville, GAJames Clifford "Jim" Martin, 71, of Cartersville, GA, passed away Wednesday, February 21, 2018, at The Hospice House of Laurens County.Born in Atlanta, GA, he was the son of Clifford Ferguson and Eula Rolline Taylor Martin. Retired from Bell South, he was a U.S. Army veteran and a graduate of the Univ. of GA. A loving father, grandfather, and great friend, he enjoyed boating and Panama City Beach, FL. Mr. Martin was of the Baptist faith.He is survived by his sons, Roy Martin and wife Melissa of Lake Oswego, OR, and Chris Martin and wife Brittney of Laurens, SC and grandchildren, Oliver, Jack, Max, Ryder, and Hudson.A Celebration of Life will be held in Panama City, FL, with his family and friends.Memorials may be made to the Hospice of Laurens County, P.O. Box 178, Clinton, SC 29325.Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.thekennedymortuary.com. To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of Jim Martin please visit our Sympathy Store.