John "Johnnie" Martin Jr.

John Paul “Johnnie” Martin, Jr., 99, of Harrisonburg, passed away on Saturday, March 21, 2026 at VMRC.

Mr. Martin was born on April 10, 1926 in Hinton, Virginia and was the son of the late John Paul Martin Sr., and Anna Katherine McDorman.

He attended Dale Enterprise School and graduated from Mt. Clinton High School in 1943. He was united in marriage to the late Helen Elinor Gossler on May 3, 1947. After her death in 2016, he married JoAnn Michael in 2022.

After a short time farming on his family farm and a brief time working for the telephone company, he made a career of working in the poultry industry. He was a member of Clover Hill Church where he chaired the committee for building the new church from 1980 until 1982. He taught the young adult group in Sunday School for many years and sang in the church choir.

John was a charter member of the Clover Hill Ruritan Club and was also a member of the West Rockingham and Belmont Ruritan Clubs.

Surviving in addition to his wife are his children, Dawn M. Shank (Jim), Diane Huffman, John G. “Jack” Martin (Becky), and Glenn D. Martin (Debby); thirteen grandchildren; twenty-one great-grandchildren; four great-great grandchildren; sister, Mary Katherine Martin Showalter; and brother, Daniel L. “Sonny” Martin.

In addition to his first wife and parents, Mr. Martin was preceded in death by a brother, Jacob E. “Jay” Martin (Darleen); brother-in-law Roy Showalter; and son-in-law, Mark Huffman.

The family offers their sincere thank you to VMRC and the staff at the Brunk House for their special care of John for the past 6 months. Also a special thanks to Dr. Lepley and First Choice Hospice for their care.

A memorial service will be held on Friday, March 27, 2026 at 2 p.m. at Clover Hill Church with Pastor Sarah Bailey Officiating. Burial will be held privately and there will be no viewing or visitation at the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Clover Hill Church Building Fund, 3169 Clover Hill Road, Dayton, VA 22821.

Online condolences may be made to the family by visiting www.mcmullenfh.com.

McMullen Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.