John K. Martin was born on Wednesday 25 May 1932 in Edmonton.

John married Patricia Mary Phillips on Saturday 11 September 1954 in St James Church, Wednesbury, Staffordshire.

He had the following children from his marriage to Patricia Mary Phillips:

- David J Martin	born in 1955 (date suppressed) at Southam.
- Anita M. Martin	born in 1957 (date suppressed) at Southam.
- Philip R. Martin	born in 1959 (date suppressed) at Southam.
- Timothy R. Martin	born in 1961 (date suppressed) at Southam.
- Alistair Hugh Martin	born on 9 February 1965 at Yeovil.

John was a Clergyman.

John died on Wednesday 25 May 2005 in Cornwall.