Jerry Dale Martin, Sr.

Jerry Dale Martin Sr, age 76, of Cleveland, TN, passed away peacefully March 13, 2026.

Jerry proudly served his country in the United States Navy during the Vietnam War. He was a Certified Millwright at Mallery Battery, Duracell and retired as Millwright from Bendix.

He loved the outdoors! He cherished all the camping trips as a family several times a year from childhood to adulthood. Fishing and Deer hunting was his other love, and he is proud of the antlers on his wall. He had a wonderful sense of humor and loved making people laugh, as wlll as, laughing at people. He was a faithful member of the Union Grove Church of God of Prophecy.

He was preceded in death by his parents David and Bertie (Messer) Martin; his brother Stanley Martin.

He is survived by his children, Jerry Dale Martin, Jr., April Martin and David Martin; two sisters, Rhonda Smith (Eddie), Vickie Becker (Don); four Grandchildren, Joshua Felder, Jake Felder, Jaden Martin and Samual Martin; and several nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins and a few very close lifetime friends.

Jerry's family will receive friends at Companion Funeral Home, Ridge Chapel, Thursday, March 19, 2026, from 10:00am - 12:00pm. Funeral services, officiated by Pastor Gene Dasher, will follow at Noon. Jerry will be laid to rest at Chattanooga National Cemetery with Military Honors rendered by US Navy.

He was loved by many and will be missed, but his funny nature and legacy will live on in his loving family.

You are invited to share a personal memory of Jerry, or your condolences with his family, at his online memorial located at www.companionfunerals.com The Companion Funeral Home team is honored to assist the Martin Family with these arrangements.