Harold T. Martin

Harold Thomas Martin, age 79, passed away on December 24, 2010 in Murphy, TX. He was born on August 5, 1931 in Plainfield NJ to Harold and Elizabeth Martin. He is survived by his daughters, Yvette Louise Martin Collins of Dumas TX, Vida Marie Martin –Voysey of Two Rivers WI; sons Harold Thomas Martin Jr. of Murphy, TX Guy Vincent Martin of Appleton, WI; brothers, Sonny Martin of Plainfield, NJ, Ronald Martin of Las Vegas, NV; sisters Catherine Stewart of Somerville, NJ; 6 grand children and 4 great-grandchildren. Visitation will be held at Ted Dickey Funeral Home on Wednesday December 29, 2010 from 5pm-7pm. Funeral Service will be held in the Funeral Home Chapel, Thursday December 30, 2010 at 10am. Graveside Service will follow at the Dallas/Ft. worth National Cemetery at 12:30 pm.

Harold’s love of Christ was personified through his work with various churches during his travels. You would also find him serving meals to the needy during the holidays. Giving of himself was his nature.

As a self taught saxophone player, his life long dream was to play during worship and he was fortunate enough to accompany musicians at many churches during praise and worship.

Harold retired from the United States Air Force after serving twenty years. He went on to get a B.S. Degree in Psychology while serving as a Deputy US Marshall in Little Rock, AR. In later years he found joy working as a Substitute Teacher, Counselor, and Mentor for at risk youth in TX and in WI.

Harold was an inspiration to all of the lives he touched and he touched thousands.

Arrangements under the direction of Ted Dickey Funeral Home, Plano, TX.