Joel Thomas Martin Jr, age 81, of Cedar Hill, TN passed away on Saturday, November 4, 2023, at his residence.
Joel was born May 28, 1942, in Columbia, TN to the late Joel Thomas Martin and Margaret Johnson Martin. Joel was also preceded in death by his wife, Cheryl Bateman Martin, son, Jeremy Martin, and sister Carolyn Baker.
Joel is survived by his son, Joel Thomas (Tommy) Martin III, daughters; Tammy (Billy) Hughes, Lisa (Eddie) Marshbanks, and Melonie Martin, brother, Bill Martin, grandchildren; Justin (Jacqueline), Rylee, Rush (Ashley), Kolt, Hunter, Arie, Grace, Jarrett, and Ryker, and great-grandchildren; Jaxson, Arlington, Mila, Wells, Crew, and Bennett.
Joel attended Columbia Central High school and was a 1968 graduate of the University of Tennessee School of Pharmacy. He was co-owner of St. Bethlehem Drugs and The Medicine Shoppe in Clarksville.
Joel enjoyed studying the stock market, cooking, fishing, and a good southern meal.
A memorial service will be held at Neal-Tarpley-Parchman Funeral Home Friday, November 10, 2023, at 1:00 PM with Dr. Pat Van Dyke officiating. Viewing will be held Thursday, November 9, 2023, from 4:00 PM until 7:00 PM and Friday, November 10, 2023, from 11:00 AM until the hour of service at the funeral home. Mr. Martin’s grandchildren and sons-in-law will serve as Pallbearers for the service. Burial will follow directly after the service at Greenwood Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers donations in Joel’s name may be made to Bikers Who Care (BWC) P.O. Box 1253, Clarksville, TN 37041-1253.
Arrangements are entrusted to Neal-Tarpley-Parchman Funeral Home, 1510 Madison Street, Clarksville, TN 37040; (931)408-9690. Online condolences may be made, and live streaming of the service may be viewed at www.nealtarpleyparchman.com.