James Robert Martin, III

James Robert Martin, III, age 56, of Gulfport, died Tuesday, May 5, 2009 in Gulfport. He was born in Indianola, Ms and was a former resident of Lee, MA, and a resident of Gulfport since 2001. Mr. Martin was a master carpenter and furniture restorer. He loved his dogs Gracie and Rosie. He is survived by his wife, Maryann of Gulfport; his parents, James Robert Martin, II and Bethel Sutton Martin of Indianola; three sisters, Frances Prince (Danny) of Madison,MS, Mary Beth Green (Johnny) of Troy, AL , Holly Boatner (Greg) of Pontotoc, MS; his father-in-law and mother-in-law, Stanley and Theresa Gop of Lee, MA; brother-in-law Gene Gop of Tyringham, MA; and several nieces and nephews. Visitation will be held Thursday May 7, 2009 from 5 until 7:00 p.m. at Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral Home, O'Neal Road, Gulfport. View and sign register book at www.bradfordokeefe.com