Roy "Jack" Martin

Roy “Jack” Martin 102, of Amarillo passed away August 8, 2019. He was born in Emory, Texas to Roscoe and Emma Martin. Jack was raised in Quanah. He met and married the love of his life Ermil. They spent over 70 wonderful years together until Ermil passed away in 2009. Jack was a member of the Freemasons in the Palo Duro Lodge 1239, a lifetime Member of the Scottish Rite of El Paso, and the Boilermakers Union Amarillo Lodge 531. He retired from Foster Wheeler Energy Corp of New Jersey in 1979. His family was very important to him, he enjoyed spending time with them at his summer home in the mountains. He enjoyed working on numerous projects, attending Sunday school classes and baking. In lieu of flowers donations can be made in his honor to the Shriners Hospitals for Children.

He is preceded in death by his wife Ermil; his two sons Billy Jack Martin and James Martin; his parents; along with numerous brothers and sisters.

He is survived by his granddaughters Pamela Davis and husband Wesley; Kimberly Martin; and Cindy Taylor and husband Daniel. Seven great-grandchildren and seven great-great grandchildren.