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Longtime Zale buyer Jeffry Martin dies at 62

October 21, 2009

Clearwater, Fla.--Jeffry Alan Martin, who spent nearly 20 years of his career as a merchandise manager at Zale Corp., died last week surrounded by loved ones. He was 62.

Born in Cincinnati, Martin received his bachelor's degree from the University of Texas and, soon after, went to work for Titches department store, becoming the youngest dress buyer in America, according to news reports.

He also spent 16 years at Zale, where he served as a merchandise manager.

After his time at Zale, Martin moved to Florida and worked for Alice Martin Inc., as well as his most recent position as director of purchasing for Nestor Sales' Ace Tool division.

Martin was a member of the Temple B'nai Israel in Clearwater, Fla., and was an avid and award-winning golfer.

Services were held on Oct. 16 at Temple B'nai Israel.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to Temple B'nai Israel or to Suncoast Hospice, TheHospice.org.

Martin's wife of 20 years, Janet, son Jason, daughter Jennifer and mother, Alice, survive him.
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