Everett Avery Martin

Memorial services for Everett Avery Martin, 89, of Killeen, Texas will be Thursday at Crawford Bowers Funeral Home in Killeen. Mr. Martin died February 23, 2022 at Killeen Nursing and Rehab after a long battle with heart disease.

Mr. Martin was born January 16, 1933 in Petersburg, Texas. He grew up in Slaton, Texas and served three and a half years in the U.S. Air Force during the Korean War. He married Zelma L. Martin on April 13, 1951.

He made his home in Killeen after being a long time resident of Hooks, Texas and Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, traveling, woodworking, and spending time at the lake. But most of all, he enjoyed his family, grandchildren, and friends.

Mr. Martin was preceded in death by his parents, George and Lillie Martin; his wife of 62 years Zelma L. Martin; 4 brothers, William, Alfred, Calvin, and Buford Martin; 1 sister Lea Etta Youngblood; and 1 great-granddaughter; Faith Lowe. He is survived by his sons Jack Martin of McAlester, Oklahoma; Dannie Martin and Ali Floyd of Killeen, Texas; his daughters Shelia Curry of McAlester, Oklahoma; Theresa Morgan and husband Rick of Copperas Cove, Texas; 11 Grandchildren and numerous great-grandchildren.

Visitation will be from 12:30 to 1:30 PM, Thursday, March 17, 2022 at Crawford Bowers Funeral Home in Killeen, Texas. Services will be at 1:30 PM with Leland Martin officiating.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.crawfordbowersfuneralhome.com for the Martin family.