Justin Joe Martinez

Funeral services for Justin Joe Martinez, 21, of Sperry, were held Wednesday, September 8, 2010 at Johnson Funeral Chapel in Sperry, OK. Brother Daniel Goff and Brother Gary Caughron officiated and burial was in Rest Haven Cemetery in Sperry, OK. Casketbearers were Jeffrey J. Martinez, Jason J. Martinez, Jamie J. Martinez, Johnny T. Martinez, Anthony Espintola, and Alfonso A. Martinez. Honorary Casketbearers were John Cash, Caleb Summers, Terry Davis, Paul Micheal Mutagamba, and Ernie Grimes.

Justin was born September 19, 1988 in Sturgis, SD, to Johnny and Lydia (Gonzalez) Martinez. He passed away September 4, 2010 in Tulsa, OK.

Justin enjoyed fishing, camping, and playing pool, but his life's passion was cooking, His intent was to become a Culinary Specialist in the United States Army.

He is survived by his parents, Johnny and Lydia Martinez of Sperry; sister, Juwell Martinez of Sperry; brothers, Jeffrey Martinez of Sperry, Jason Martinez of Sperry, and Jamie Martinez of Sperry; niece, Ariah; nephews, Achilles and Sabian; grandmother, Margarita Muniz of Greeley, CO; grandparents, Gilbert and Cecaria Gonzalez of Greeley, CO; many aunts, uncles, and cousins; and many other relatives and friends.

He was preceded in death by his niece, Jenna Martinez.

Arrangements and services were entrusted to Johnson Funeral Home, Sperry.

Online condolences can be made at johnsonfhsperry.com.