Funeral services for Mr. Jimmy Rex Martin, age 63, of Montgomery, Louisiana, will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, June 18, 2026, at Goldonna Baptist Church with Rev. Alton “Corkey” Cooper officiating. Interment will follow in Goldonna Cemetery under the direction of Southern Funeral Home.

The family received friends during visitation at Goldonna Baptist Church on Wednesday, June 17, 2026, from 4:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. Visitation resumed on Thursday, June 18, 2026, from 11:00 a.m. until service time at 2:00 p.m.

Mr. Jimmy Rex Martin passed away peacefully on Monday, June 15, 2026, in Montgomery, Louisiana. He was born on September 25, 1962, in Lockney, Texas, and was raised in Goldonna, Louisiana, where he attended Goldonna Baptist Church alongside his parents. Jimmy spent his life deeply rooted in the community he loved and was known for his kindness, generosity, and unwavering devotion to family and friends. Later he was a member of Grace Baptist Church.

Jimmy was employed as a land surveyor with MML&H, a profession he enjoyed and dedicated many years to. Beyond his work, he was an accomplished musician who possessed a remarkable talent for playing numerous instruments. While he enjoyed many forms of music, the keyboard and guitar were his favorites. Throughout the years, he performed at countless venues and special occasions, but some of his most treasured memories were made playing gospel music with the Martin Family at churches throughout North Central Louisiana. Sharing his faith and musical gifts brought him great joy.

A man of many interests, Jimmy was an avid collector who enjoyed gathering a variety of treasures, with coin collecting being among his favorite hobbies. He also had a passion for cooking and was especially known for his skills at the grill. His hospitality, warm smile, and ability to make everyone feel welcome in his home will be fondly remembered by all who knew him.

Those left to cherish his memory include his beloved wife of thirty-four years, Rachal Myers Martin; daughters, Bridget Deslatte and husband Farrell, Sylvia Griffith and husand Ro; a niece who was like a daughter to him, Marissa Johnson; grandchildren, Lynnle, Rayen, Adalyn, Lillian, and a treasured grandson, Cohen; brother, Wesley Martin; sister, Ann Martin; sister-in-law, Margaret Martin; and a host of nieces, nephews, extended family members and friends. He is also survived by his four legged children Zoey Abbie, and Dolly.

He was preceded in death by his father, Ernest D. Martin; his mother, Nelda Ann Brown Martin; and his brothers, Yancy Martin and Billy Joe Martin.

Serving as pallbearers were Gerald Leger, Cody Gray, Wyatt Gray, Zaiah Wise, Eric Leger, and Dusty Cavazos.

Honorary pallbearers were Mark Tingle, Virgil Brumley, M. J. Rathel and Billy Earl Martin..
Jimmy’s family finds comfort in knowing that his music has ended on earth only to continue in a far greater choir above. His legacy of faith, friendship, hospitality, and love for family will continue to live on in the hearts of those blessed to know him.