Jeffrey Rogers Martin

After a long illness, Jeffrey Rogers Martin’s suffering came to an end December 23, 2025. He was 57 years old.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM, Tuesday, December 30, 2025, at First United Methodist Church Beaumont. Officiating will be Dr. Frank Alegria. Burial will follow at Haven of Rest Cemetery in Beaumont, Texas.

A visitation will be held from 5:00 to 7:00 PM, Monday, December 29, 2025, at LaBrie Claybar Funeral Home in Beaumont, Texas

Jeff attended Hardin-Jefferson schools and Lamar University. He was an enthusiastic team player, a compassionate nurse, a ready volunteer, and a devoted family man. He and his beloved wife Melissa were married for almost 34 years. While they spent months in hospitals and ICU, their “healthy” times were adventurous and joyous, filled with travel and family experiences. Their son Chris and daughter Hannah were the pride of their lives as they followed every playing field, church and NJROTC activity as they grew and became outstanding adults.

As a member of First United Methodist Church in Beaumont, Jeff served on committees, fried oysters, built ramps for Habitat for Humanity and beds for Sleep in Heavenly Peace.

Jeff’s mom said that even as a kid, he would argue with a rock. This skill was put to good use in assisting and judging in UIL debate, which he was passionate about. Surprisingly though, his knowledge and compassion were evident in his nursing career. Patients and students in his classes appreciated his abilities and sincere concern. He said that being on both sides of needles and tubes let him empathize with the “victims.” Family members definitely benefited from his counsel. Jeff was a handy man and a very present help in trouble. Hurricanes and floods inflicted terrible damage which required hands-on help, and he was always there.

Jeff was predeceased by his grandparents Ray and Marion Rogers of McAllen, TX; his father Raymond Martin of Orange; an infant brother, as well as cousins.

He is survived by his devoted wife Melissa Allen Martin of Beaumont; son USN CPO Christopher Martin and his wife Ania Duhaime Martin, of Chesapeake, VA; daughter Hannah Marie Martin and her fiancé Jarren Mahon of Beaumont; mother Marilyn Rogers Martin of Orange; sister Suzie Simmons of Orange; sister Leslie Burch and her husband Mark, of Orange; and niece Alyssa Kelley and her wife Isabella.

Serving as pallbearers will be Jason Menard, Mark Burch, Jarren Mahon, Rick Carruth, Chuck Pierce, and Christopher Mayfield. Honorary pallbearers are Ty Hancock, John Woods, and Kyle Taylor.

“I have fought the good fight. I have finished the race. I have kept the faith.”