Jerome Martin
Glenwood Community Center Manager, community elder, and leader Jerome Martin died on Sunday morning.
Mr. Martin worked for the Community Development Department, serving Chattanooga for over 30 years. At the beginning of his career with the city, he spent 19 years at Shepherd Community Center and six years at North Chattanooga Community Center, creating youth programming and activities.
After several years of focusing on the youth, Mr. Martin was promoted to Manager at Eastgate Senior Center.
Leading up to his passing, he was a facilitator and advocate for senior programming in the community.
Outside of working for the city, Mr. Martin was an elder at The Holy Temple Church of God in Christ and served on numerous boards within the church.
City officials said, "His impact on our community and the many lives he influenced will never be forgotten."
A celebration of his life will be announced at a later date.