He was a retired construction worker, a United States Army and National Guard Veteran and attended the Cloverdale Assembly of God Church. Mr. Jessie was a devoted Christian who loved his church family and also enjoyed hunting, fishing and traveling. He spent several years logging, driving trucks and working construction across the United States. Jessie enjoyed life and never met a stranger. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his first wife, Sue Harris Martin; two daughters, Carolyn Sue Estelle and Sheila Rochell; a son, Richard ''Dickie'' Tamminen; and a sister, Jeanette Lansdale.
Jessie is survived by his wife, Janice Herring Martin of Fountain Hill; one son, Kevin Martin and wife Trenia of Lacey; three daughters, Suzette Martin Phillips of Texas, Michelle Howell and husband Wade of Jefferson, AR and LouAnn McKinney and husband William of South Carolina; seventeen grandchildren, eighteen great grandchildren; along with a host of others he called family, not just friends.
Funeral services will be held 2:00 p.m. Saturday, August 16, 2025, at Cloverdale Assembly of God Church in Crossett with Pastor David Williams officiating. There will be a visitation from 1:00-2:00 p.m. preceding the funeral service at the church. Burial with military honors will be in Lacey Cemetery. Serving as pallbearers are Michael Adams, Hunter Adams, Doug Bissell, Josh Smith, Brian Stanfill and Bart Measel.
Jessie's family would like to thank everyone for all the moral support and uplifting prayers during this trying time. You can sign Jessie's guestbook registry here on his page.
Condolences(4)
Kelly Martin Melanson
CROSSETT, AR Friday, August 15, 2025 I sure am sorry to see this! Mr Jessie Doyle was such a sweet man. I always had to remind him of who I was when I would see him. My daddy, LaDon Martin and Mr. Jessie Doyle are cousins. I know his family will miss him so much!Denitia Daughtery Panell
Jefferson, AR Friday, August 15, 2025 Kevin, Wade and the rest of the family. I'm so sorry to hear about Jessie Doyle. Kevin, you and I grew up together just as our parents grew up together. We have a long family history together. My prayers are with you, but know this I'm sure my mom as a life long friend was one of the first to great Jessie when he reached heaven.Tony Peebles & Betty Russell
Lacey, AR Wednesday, August 13, 2025 Kevin, So sorry to hear about your Daddy, prayers for the family.Pam Harton
Malvern, AR Wednesday, August 13, 2025 Janice, I’m so very sorry for the loss of your husband You all always looked so happy. I think about you a lot especially at a time like this my heart goes out to you. I love you. I know you’re gona miss him.