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U.S. Army Ret. SGM Jose Martinez

January 28, 1935 — January 12, 2016

U.S. Army Ret. SGM Jose Martinez

U.S. Army Ret. SGM Jose Martinez, 80, of Fayetteville, passed away on Tuesday, January 12, 2016, surrounded by family at his home.

He was born on January 28, 1935, in Havana, Cuba.

He was a Vietnam War Veteran serving two tours as a Combat Medic and was the recipient of The Bronze Star and numerous other medals and commendations.  Jose retired with the U.S. Army with 30 years of honorable service to his country.

Jose is survived by his wife, Margareta Zoller Martinez, of the home; one daughter Annette Choat, of Coker, AL; three sons, Michael Martinez, and wife Anjanette, of Fayetteville, NC, Jose Martinez, Jr., of the home, and Robert Martinez, and wife Lisa, of Hope Mills, NC; four grandchildren John, Eric, Logan, and Michael, Jr.; two great-grandchildren Aniya and Grayson.

A memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, January 16, 2016 at Sullivan’s Highland Funeral Service.

In lieu of flowers the family requests that donations be made to the Wounded Warrior Project 4899 Belfort Road, Suite 300 Jacksonville, Florida 32256

Online condolences may be made at sullivanshighland.com.

Services are entrusted to Sullivan’s Highland Funeral Service & Crematory.
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Saturday, January 16, 2016

Starts at 11:00 am (Eastern time)

Highland Presbysterian Church

111 Highland Ave, Fayetteville, NC 28305

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