James R. Martin, age 71 of Plymouth, passed away on November 25, 2014. Loving father Peter (Carrie) Martin, Suzanne (Scott) Kreza and Megan (Joshua) Varner. Proud grandfather of Kaitlin, Travis, Brooke, Joseph, Taylor, Gabrielle, Laura, Daniel, Ariana, Ella, Sawyer and Reese. Survived by the mother of his children Patricia Diane Martin. Dear brother of Susan (Jon) Breckon, Marianne Martin, William Martin and John (Susan) Martin. Also survived by his longtime girlfriend Denice Williams. James was extremely talented and truly loved working on cars and motorcycles throughout his entire life. His greatest joy in life was spending time with his family. Friends may visit the Schrader-Howell Funeral Home 280 South Main St, Plymouth on Friday, November 28, 2014 from 3:00pm-9:00pm. A funeral service will be held at the funeral home on Saturday, November 29, 2014 at 10:00am. Burial will take place at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery in Southfield. Memorials may be made to the Penrickton Center for Blind Children- 26530 Eureka Rd, Taylor, Michigan 48180.