Javier Tolentino-Martinez

Javier Tolentino-Martinez, 18, of Appomattox, passed away on Saturday, February 7, 2026.
Born on February 8, 2007, in Chesterfield, VA he was the son of Francisco Tolentino-Martinez and Tabitha Atkins Tolentino-Martinez. Javier was a 2025 graduate of Appomattox County High School.
In addition to his parents, his fiancée, Jai’Lynn King and his child who they were excitedly expecting in July; paternal grandfather Candelario Tolentino-Cuevas of Mexico; and step grandmother, Anita Atkins.
He was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Anna Maria Culler-Gross and Kenneth Edward Atkins, Sr.; and paternal grandmother, Benita Martinez-Barron.
Javier will be fondly remembered by many close friends, particularly Jayden Patrick, Jordan Jamerson, Justin Haskins, Kevyn Gutierrez, Bryanna Gutierrez, Braylen Abbitt, and Cai’Lynn Ferguson whom he considered siblings; Miriam Gutierrez, Yolanda Ferguson, and Amanda Patrick who loved him dearly and considered him one of their own; and his beloved dog, Gabby.
A Celebration of Life will be held at 11am, Saturday, February 14, 2026, at Robinson Funeral Home.
The family will receive friends at the residence.
Robinson Funeral Home and Crematory is serving the family, www.robinsonfuneral.com