David O. Martin's Obituary
David O. Martin went to be with his heavenly Father on the morning of August 26, 2017. David was born on July 17, 1942 in Troup, TX to Oin & Lula B. Martin. He graduated from Troup High School in 1962. David began working in the grocery business in 1955. He later went on to complete the Dale Carnegie Flagship training course in Leadership Training and Human Relationships before being named as the manager of Brookshire’s in Marshall, TX in 1972. He completed his successful career retiring from Albertson’s in Longview TX.
Funeral services for Mr. Martin will be held 2pm on Friday, September 1, 2017 at Longview Missionary Baptist Church with Reverend Nathan Rogers officiating. Interment will follow at Memory Park Cemetery in Longview. Serving as pallbearers will be Wes Sherlock, Donald Sherlock, Scott Reagan, Brandon Myers, Brian Bullock & Adam Meyers.
David is survived by his wife of 34 years, Wanda Martin, children, Tracey Reagan & husband Scott, Liz Reed & husband Wes, David Ceal & wife Melanie, Jason Martin, 8 grandchildren, 4 great-grandchildren, sister Betty Ann Webb, sister’s-in-law Jeanie Martin and Shirley Sligar, brother-in-law Clifford Sherlock, and numerous nieces and nephews.
David was preceded in death by his parents, son, Chris Martin, sisters, Venita Martin,
Venice Martin, Maurice Sherlock, brothers Cliff Martin, Dean Martin & Gene Martin.
The family will receive friends at Rader Funeral home in Longview from 5pm until 7pm on Thursday, August 31, 2017
David was a beloved father and grandfather. He dearly loved spending time with his family. His grandbabies meant the world to him, he cherished every laugh and moment with them. His favorite past time was playing moon with his brothers, cousins, sons, friends and nephews.
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