COLUMBIA - Jimmy Dale Martin, 54, died Thursday, February 19, 2009, at Lexington Medical Center in Lexington. He was born December 5, 1954, in Mullins, S.C. He was the son of Irene Luther and the late H.M. Martin. Jimmy was a man of love and a servant of the Lord. He loved his family, he loved his children and he loved people even if they seemed undeserving. His love resonated through everyone and it never had to be earned. His life was led in servitude. He served the people in his life without an inkling expected in return. He graduated from Green Sea-Floyds High School as an honor graduate and was a Francis Marion Scholar in 1972. He graduated from Francis Marion University with an economics degree in 1977. Jimmy worked for the IRS for 11 years. Within his church community he was a deacon. Yet, never could there be an amounted standard to measure the greatness of this man. His greatness was reflected by the strength of his heart. He loved in spite of himself, and the sacrifices he made to sustain the happiness of others around him was far greater than anything that any worldly accomplishment could measure. His life was made significant and Christ reflected through him. Survivors include: his Wife: Diana Fields Martin; Daughters: Savannah Rae Kepley and Ashleigh Renee Martin; Son: Ryan Cooper Martin; Son-in-Law: Justin Kyle Kepley; and Ashleigh Renee Martin; Son: Ryan Cooper Martin; Son-in-Law: Justin Kyle Kepley; Grandson: Kristian Dean Kepley; Sister: Lois Montgomery; and Brothers: Gene Martin and Brian Martin. The visitation for Jimmy will be at the Chapel at Gateway Baptist Church in Irmo at 3:00 P.M. Saturday, February 21, 2009. A memorial service will follow at 4:00 P.M. at Gateway, which will be officiated by Rev. Don Brock. Graveside services will be held at 3:00 P.M. Sunday, February 22 in Red Hill Memorial Gardens Cemetery in Mullins, directed by Cox-Collins Funeral Home of Mullins. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Gateway Baptist Church, Dutch Fork Road, Irmo, SC 29063. **************A Good Credit Score is 700 or Above. See yours in just 2 easy steps! (http://pr.atwola.com/promoclk/100126575x1218822736x1201267884/aol?redir=http:%2F%2Fwww.freecreditreport.com%2Fpm%2Fdefault.aspx%3Fsc%3D668072%26hmpgID %3D62%26bcd%3DfebemailfooterNO62)