Jonathan Kent Martin's Obituary
Dr. Jonathan Kent Martin passed quietly into the arms of God on Wednesday, February 27, 2013 at the age of 68. He was born in Columbus, Georgia June 15, 1944.
Dr. Martin attended Jordan Vocational High School (Class of 62), Georgia Institute of Technology (TE-70), and University of Tennessee and University of California-Irvine (CS 98).
He served in the United States Army from 1962-1965. He taught Computer Science at Draughon’s Junior College, Kingsport, TN; University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa, AL; Texas State University-San Marcos (TX); and Prairie View A & M University (TX). He was on leave from his current position with Vecna Technologies, Greenbelt, MD.
Dr. Martin is survived by his wife, Jean Wallace Martin; two step-children, Shannon Martin Sneed (Phoenix, AZ) and Vernon L. Martin, Jr. (Fredericksburg) and two children, Jason K. Martin (MD) and P. Ross Martin (GA); his mother, Farris Coleman Martin (Phenix City, AL); two sisters, Connie Dortch (TN) and Lisa Martin (Phenix City, AL); six grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren.
A celebration of his life will be held at a later date.
Memorial gifts can be made to Mary Washington Home Health & Hospice, 5012 Southpoint Parkway, Fredericksburg. VA 22407.
Online condolences may be expressed to Dr. Martin’s family at foundandsons.com.
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