James "Wimpy" Wellington Martin

James Wellington "Wimpy" Martin of Lynchburg, Virginia
October 14, 1938 - September 28, 2023

James Wellington “Wimpy” Martin, 84, of Lynchburg passed away on Thursday, September 28, 2023, at his residence. He was the husband of the late Betsy Sauls Martin.

Born in Campbell County on October 14, 1938, he was the son of the late William Richardson Martin and Louise Wills Martin. He was a member of Indian Hill Methodist Church and served as Pastor of Tyreeanna Methodist Church for 24 years. He also served as Pastor at Mt. Olivet, Salem, and Bethel United Methodist churches. Wimpy proudly served his country as a member of the United States Navy. He was a member of the Reedy Spring Masonic Lodge #203 A.F. and A.M. and was a former Chief of Concord Volunteer Fire Department.

He is survived by two sons, Jeffrey A. Martin and wife, Kimberly of Lynchburg, and Jonathan G. “Jon” Martin of Nashville, Tenn.; one granddaughter, Suzanna Martin and husband, Ian Wood of Live Oak, Fla.; one great-granddaughter, Everleigh Martin; and two aunts, Irene M. Jones and Gladys Martin both of Lynchburg.

A funeral service will be held 3 pm, Sunday October 1, 2023, at Calvary Baptist Church with Pastor William Burleigh and Pastor Chad Harris officiating. A private family burial will be held later at Indian Hill Methodist Church Cemetery. 

The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at Calvary Baptist Church.

Those wishing to make memorials please consider Concord Volunteer Fire Department, PO Box 26, Concord, VA 24538 or Concord Rescue Squad, PO Box 48, Concord, VA 24538.

Robinson Funeral Home and Crematory is serving the family. An online condolence may be sent by visiting www.robinsonfuneral.com