Martin William Nanney, Sr.

Our beloved Martin was taken home on Wednesday, October 9, 2013. He was born July 14, 1931 to Jack and Minnie Nanney in San Antonio, TX. Martin lived most of his life in San Antonio surrounded by friends and family. His strength, love and passion for life will be missed by all who knew him.

He is survived by his loving wife of sixty-one years, Mary Frances Nanney; two siblings, Wayne Nanney (Connie), Erneal Martin (Barney); his sister-in-law, Pat Whitehead (Tommy); four children, Martin Nanney, Jr., (Sharon), Les Nanney (Arlene), Penny Pepperling (Matt), Brian Nanney (Angela); ten grandchildren, Brittany (Jon), Kimberly, Robert (Brittany), Melaine (Evan), Michelle, Riley, Justin, Brooke, Ciana, and Aubriane; four great-grandchildren, Emily, Kendall, Willa and Mason.

Martin spent his career in the heavy trucking business as a driver, owner/operator and for the last twenty plus years he worked at Grande Trucks where his honesty and integrity helped build a loyal customer base. Martin will always be remembered as a man who tried to do the right thing, as he stood firmly for all he believed. His hobbies included hunting, fishing, water skiing and vacationing with family and friends. Martin's legacy will live on in the family he leaves behind, which is an extraordinary one, who cares more than quarrels, hold their heads high in adversity, and touches the world with generosity. We uphold the tradition that family will ALWAYS be there for you. These words are our bond beyond even blood. We will continue to live, to thrive, and to leave the world a better place than we found it - just as he did.

The family will receive friends from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m., Friday, October 11, 2013, at Porter Loring Mortuary North.

SERVICE

SATURDAY

OCTOBER 12, 2013

11:30 A.M.

PORTER LORING NORTH CHAPEL

Rev. Robert Welch will officiate. A private entombment will follow in Mission Park North Mausoleum. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association or the American Cancer Society.