Joseph William Martin, age 83 of LaFollette

Joseph William Martin, age 83 of LaFollette Tn went to be with the Lord on January 1, 2026. He was a member of East LaFollette Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by wife Ruth Martin, son Bryan Martin, parents, Joe and Jeanette Stonecipher Martin. He was a retired Fabulous Mechanic.

Survivors:

Daughter: Valerie and Husband Richard Zitzman.

Son: Christopher and Wife Angela Martin.

Mother Of His Children: Wanda Carr.

Stepchildren: Autumn Mays and Husband Richard, Mark Douglas.

Grandchildren: Justin and Connor Martin, Rachel Zitzman, Kinzie Baldwin, Emily DeYoung.

Great-Grandchildren: Malachi, Ellis, Keziah, Gabriel, and Mazie Baldwin.

Several Step Grandchildren and Great-Grandchildren and other relatives and friends.

The family will receive friends on Friday January 9, 2026, from 5:00-7:00PM with a service to follow at 7:00PM Officiated by Rev. Doug Clem and Rev. Bryan Burge.

A Special Thanks for exceptional care at Methodist Medical Center and Covenant Hospice. In Lieu of flowers the family would like for donations to be made to the CCCA (Campbell County Cancer Society) PO Box 122 Jacksboro TN 37757.

Arrangements made by Cross-Smith Funeral Home. Condolences may be given online to the family of Joseph William Martin at http://www.cross-smithfuneralhome.com .