Paul was born Sept. 28, 1932 in Santa Rita, New Mexico to Cecil Roy and Lelia Frances Martin.
Paul was a lifelong resident of Conroe, Tx and Retired from Southern Pacific Railroad in 1993. He enjoyed fishing, gardening, cooking, selling sweet potatos and Rose Bushes. He loved to tell you stories of old days and telling jokes.
Paul was preceded in death by his son, Roy Dale Martin, Sr; Granddaughter, Ginny Kay Jones; patrents, Cecil & Lelia Martin; two brothers, Glenn Martin and Billy Martin and a sister, Laverne Hawkins.
Paul is survived by his wife of 72 years, Margie Ingle Martin of Willis; daughter, Paulette Martin Jones of Coldspring; grandchildren, Tammy & husband, Jason Caldwell of Coldspring, Tommy Jones of Coldspring, Tina & husband, Chris Campbell of Shephard, Roy Dale & wife, Melanie Martin, Jr of Cypress; Eight Great Grandchildren, Justin, Brandon, Kayli, Brooke, Michael, Tamara, Matthew and Marleigh; sister, Jane Waymire of Orange County, Ca and numerous nieces and nephews who love him so much.
A special Thank You to the Prestige Home Care and the wonderful Staff that works there and to the Doctor’s Choice Home & Hospice Care
Visitation will be held, Friday, April 21, 2023 from 5:00 PM-8:00 PM at Metcalf Funeral Home in Conroe, TX. Funeral services will be held Saturday, April 22, 2023 11:00 AM at Metcalf Funeral Home Chapel. Followed by graveside services at Conroe Memorial Park. Pallbearers, Justin Caldwell, Brandon Caldwell, Jason Caldwell, Michael Martin, Roy D. Martin Jr, Matthew Martin.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.metcalffuneraldirectors.com for the Martin family.