Jesse Martinez, age 52, of Seadrift, Texas passed away on Monday, February 9, 2015. He was born February 16, 1962 in Port Lavaca Francisco Martinez and Eluteria Martinez of Port Lavaca.

Jesse lived for his son Jesse Jr. the love of his life. He enjoyed drawing, painting, fishing, laughing and joking with family and friends. He was a loving brother, son, uncle and dad, who will be truly missed by all who knew him.

He is preceded in death by his dad, Francisco Martinez.

Survivors include his mother Eluteria, son; Jesse Jr.; brothers Oscar of Victoria, Frank, Johnny and Julian of Seadrift, Thomas (Toni) Martinez of Port Lavaca; sisters, Emilia, Mary (Julio) Morales of Seadrift, Frances, Gavina, Ester, Maria (Rick) Navarro of Victoria; Numerous nieces and nephews, great nieces and great nephews.

A chapel service was held February 13, 2015 at the Artero Memorial Funeral Home. Burial followed at Seadrift Cemetery.

Pallbearers were the brothers, Oscar, Frank, Johnny, Julian, and Thomas Martinez, and son, Jesse Martinez Jr.