Bluebonnet Hills Funeral Home & Bluebonnet Hills Memorial Park
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OBITUARY
Marquis LaFayette Martin III
June 1, 1983 – November 15, 2016
Marquis Lafayette Martin III, 33, of Trophy Club, Texas, passed away on November 15, 2016, surrounded by his family and friends. He was born June 1, 1983, in Abilene, Texas, and was raised in Breckenridge, Texas, where he attended Breckenridge High School, becoming a four-year letterman in track and participating in both basketball and football. He was also active in University Interscholastic League events. He was an active member for the First United Methodist Church, and he was a member of Young Life and Fellowship of Christian Athletes while in high school. After high school, Marquis attended the University of Texas at Austin, where he graduated with an English degree in 2006. It was there where he met the love of his life, Cameron Grace Clark. The two were inseparable and later married in August of 2012. Marquis worked as a project manager for Deloitte Consulting in Dallas, Texas, not far from where he and Cam would buy their first home. In May of this year, they welcomed their first child, Marquis Lafayette Martin IV, a boy affectionately known as “Baby Mark.” Marquis loved his family, his friends and his Texas Longhorns. He was known for his exceptionally sweet and gentle spirit, relishing time with his loved ones and never turning down a down a good cup of coffee or a chance to play with his beloved dog Dixie. Marquis is survived by his wife Cameron Martin and son Marquis Martin, both of Trophy Club, Texas; his parents Mark and Connie Martin of Granbury, Texas; His brother Michael Jenkins and fiancee' Nicole Darin of Washington, D.C.; his brother Jace and Amy Jenkins, and nephews Grady and Graham Jenkins of Midlothian, Texas. He also leaves behind countless friends and other family members whom he appreciated and loved very dearly.
Services
- Funeral Service Thursday, November 17, 2016
Memories
Marquis LaFayette Martin III
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ADD A MEMORYGarret Prather
December 31, 2016
Thoughts and prayers are with Cameron, Baby Mark, and the rest of the family. Marquis was such a great person, and one of my favorite managers during my time at Deloitte. He will be truly missed.
Anon
December 3, 2016
Gone far too soon. A friend through and through ...
Ken & Sammie Blades
November 22, 2016
Sending our thoughts and prayers to the entire family.
Jennifer Isaacson
November 21, 2016
Marquis was a joy to work with and to know - funny, witty, capable and trustworthy. He will be missed by all who had the extreme honor of knowing him. My thoughts are with his family, friends and colleagues - all who knew and loved him.
Tracy Vollmar
November 20, 2016
So sorry for your loss. He was a great gift. Our prayers are with you. Natalie and Tracy Vollmar
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Jean Hayworth
November 20, 2016
My thoughts and prayers are with this lovely family on this sad day. I know personally what you all are going through, having buried my youngest son just a year ago. I pass my prayer for peace and understanding to all which is almost unfathomable at this stage. Know that my prayers are with each of you as you individually face the loss of this loving, caring young man. There are no words to remove the void and empty place in your hearts. Take care. jhay
Derek Roberson
November 17, 2016
I'm truly sorry and saddened to hear this news, Marquis was a great guy, I worked together with both Marquis and Cameron in Austin, and with Marquis in Dallas the last few years. All thoughts and prayers to his family and loved ones.
Sylvia Carrington
November 17, 2016
I am so sorry to hear about Marquis. I worked him years ago. He was an amazing person. I am thinking of you all.
Meg Bernstein
November 17, 2016
I am so sorry for your loss. Marquis was a wonderful person. Praying for your family at this difficult time.
Janyce Pace
November 17, 2016
My thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. Marquis was an exceptional young man and I was happy to have known him.
Patti Reid
November 17, 2016
My heart breaks for this family, and I will be praying for all of the family and friends that have been impacted by the life Marquis. May you find comfort and peace in knowing how loved Marquis truly was.
Monica Schlumper
November 17, 2016
I'm so sorry for you loss. My heart breaks for everyone whose path Marquis has crossed, especially his family. I am truly honored and grateful to have known Marquis. He will surely be missed. My deepest sympathies.
CSN/NBC Comcast
November 17, 2016
Our hearts are heavy here in DC for the Marquis' entire family. You are all in our thoughts and prayers at this incredibly difficult time.
Zan Wilson
November 17, 2016
Marquis was kind, real, and inviting. I have memories from after school bus rides to playing "school" in our mother's classrooms. Please know his light will never fade. His memory will never be forgotten.
November 17, 2016
Our love and prayers are with all of you. May God be with you during these trying of all times. Sam and Sonya Post
Pam McCuistion
November 17, 2016
To the Martin family- I am so very sorry for your loss. I pray for comfort to your family.
JD and Donna Matlock
November 17, 2016
Cameron, Baby Mark, Connie and Mark, I am profoundly sorry for your loss, for Mark's inexplicable passing. I offer Donna's and my condolences on this very somber occasion, as you recall and celebrate Marquis' life and achievements. God bless this wonderful Christian family during a very difficult time and show them the way forward.
Christian Cochran
November 17, 2016
I have many wonderful memories of working with Marquis and each time I would see him his smile and presence would light up the room. He was full of energy and was overjoyed with telling me all about his family. He will be greatly missed and I pray for the family during such a difficult time.
Mike and Vicki Fuller
November 17, 2016
Mark and Connie and family, some of our fondest memories are of those precious little boys who loved baseball and the Texas Rangers. Our hearts break for you as we continue to pray for your healing and that peace that passes all understanding.
George Perry
November 17, 2016
Mark and Connie,
We are so saddened by this, and marquis a wonderful young man, we will continue to pray for you and his precious family.
Joe Dale Cary
November 17, 2016
Our prayers are with your family. May God wrap his arms around each of you and give you the love and peace that only He can provide.
Jon and Cindy Clemens
November 17, 2016
Our hearts are heavy and broken for the loss of Marquis. We pray that comfort comes for our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Keep all of his memories in the forefront of your hearts and share them often.
Brenda Woodward/DiTullio
November 17, 2016
My deepest sympathy to the Martin Family.
Donnie and Joan Sechrest
November 17, 2016
Mark and Connie we are so very sorry for your loss. May God wrap your family in his loving arms and give you a peace that passes all understanding.
November 17, 2016
Mark and Connie, are thoughts and prayers are with your family at this difficult time. We pray for peace, healing and strength. We are so sorry for your loss. God Bless. Donnie and Joan Sechrest
Misty & Stephen Brown
November 17, 2016
Our prayers are with The Martin & Jenkins Family. May God give you strength now and all the days to come. So sorry for your loss.
Macayla Holcomb Molina
November 16, 2016
My heart and prayers are with you all!
Jana Minyard
November 16, 2016
There are no words to take away your hurt and loss you feel. There are many prayers being said for your sweet family, that God continue to hold you and help you feel comfort. I still picture Marquis as a sweet little boy, with curly blond hair, in programs at church. My all your precious memories carry you through tough days. God Is Big Enough to carry you each day.
Jennifer Chapman McKay
November 16, 2016
Prayers for strength, healing, and peace. I'm so sorry for your loss.
M'Rand Balmain
November 16, 2016
Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you! Praying God wraps you all in His loving embrace and gives all of you strength! Much love to you all! ~ Josh, M'Randa, and Kylin Balmain
Stacey McNeely
November 16, 2016
When I think of Marquis, I see that beautiful blonde haired boy, so full of curiosity and wise beyond his 9 years. Being his fourth grade teacher was a gift I will always treasure. My heart aches at the thought of his loss and is so full of love for his precious family. May you feel the love and joy your son brought to the lives of all he touched. Always, Stacey Shelton McNeely
Rocky and Derinda Holland
November 16, 2016
Our hearts break for such a sweet, loving, and kind family. You have all touched our hearts deeply in life, and we are so very sorry to hear of such a great loss! Connie and Mark, we long for someway to express the depths of our love and concern for you as your hearts try to make it through the loss of such a wonderful son. Our continual prayers will be with you all.
Rushin Desai
November 16, 2016
My thoughts and prayers for the family. Marquis was an amazing person who always had a smile on his face and kind words for everyone. He will be truly missed!!!
Marisa and Robert Luttrell
November 16, 2016
There are no words that will lessen the hurt but I pray that each and every day, a thought of Marquis will bring a smile or laugh to you. Prayers of love and comfort to you all.
Carter and Julie Fore
November 16, 2016
We are so very sad about this and know your hearts are breaking. We prayed so hard for a miracle. Now praying for comfort, peace, wisdom, guidance and strength for all of you. May God be very near.
Shirley and Steve Wylie
November 16, 2016
Steve and I are so sad to hear this news. You and your family wil be in our thoughts and prayers.
November 16, 2016
So sorry to hear of Marquis' passing. Such a precious young man. We send our thoughts and prayers for the entire family George & Karen Perry
Allen and Tara Horn
November 16, 2016
Our hearts hurt for each of you. We are so sorry, and will continue to pray for all of you.
November 16, 2016
Connie and Mark - We are thinking of you during this very difficult time. May Marquis' memory live forever in your hearts and just know that God will take wonderful care of him. Sheila & Roger Tonne
Bill and Carolyn O'Neal
November 16, 2016
Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you. God has taken a great young man to help him. We are so sorry for your loss.
November 16, 2016
Delbert, June, Chad & Lisa jo send up our prayers to your family with fond memories that will cover you in God's Grace.
DANNY STUEART
November 16, 2016
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
November 16, 2016
Condolences and prayers from the Blades'.
November 16, 2016
Our hearts go out to all of you in the loss of Marquis. Connie, Shawn and I will always remember the kindness you showed Shawn when I was having surgery. We will continue to pray for all of you.
Judy, Steve, Scott and Shawn Toliver Breckenridge, Texas
Ginger and Tommy Dittmar
November 16, 2016
Marquis you will be missed but remembered forever. Rest In Peace. Praying for the entire family.
Ginger and Tommy Dittmar
November 16, 2016
Marquis you will be missed but remembered forever. Praying for the entire family.
Amy Everett Carter
November 16, 2016
So many memories of being at the Martin home growing up with Michael, Jace and Marquis. Marquis was always the fun little brother who looked up to his big brothers. He had a kind heart and a warm presence with a little bit of innocent mischeviousness. What a great guy who was called Home much sooner than we all would have liked. Your whole family will continue to supported thru prayer for many months ahead.
Paige Adair
November 16, 2016
Words are not adequate enough for the sympathy and condolences I have for Mark, Connie and the rest of Marquis' family. I pray for you to have a peace beyond all understanding. This world has truly lost a genuine person much, much too young. Marquis was a sweet and caring man.
Karl Rupilius
November 16, 2016
Marquis, the entire project team in Colorado Springs is thinking of you. We miss you already! Rest In Peace.
Betty Knight-Contreras
November 16, 2016
Prayers for your family. This breaks my heart for you all. Sorry I can't be at the funeral, Mark. God bless.
Shalon Taylor Wilson
November 16, 2016
Praying for you all. May God give you peace and His blessed assurance. Marquis was such an awesome young man. I'm truly sorry for your loss. Love to you all.
Davie Cook
November 16, 2016
I have nothing but happy memories of Marquis. He was always funny, intelligent, accepting, and easy to look up to. He was a showcase of all positive human qualities wrapped up in a single friend. That's hard to find and he will be missed.
Nina Suryoutomo
November 16, 2016
Thoughts and prayers for Cameron, Mark, and the entire family. Marquis was a wonderful person, who always had a smile on his face and a kind word for everyone. He will be truly missed.
Emily Cates
November 16, 2016
Rest In Peace, Marquis.
Hailey Perry
November 16, 2016
RIP sweet Marquis.....I will forever cherish our childhood memories together, lots of love and prayers for your family.
Emily Cates
November 16, 2016
Marquis was, from as far back as I can remember to our Senior year, a guy who was a genuine friend to me. We participated in track together and I cheered for him in football. He always seemed to be a safe place for me. I knew I could talk to him about anything and he would not judge me, and he would not tell me what I wanted to hear if he knew it wasn't good for me. The world needs more people like Marquis. Athough I didn't speak to him much after we graduated, I always felt good knowing he was around. My heart breaks for his beautiful wife and son, and his precious mother and father, who I had the pleasure of growing up around. I don't understand any of this, I just know I will miss knowing he is here. Much love to the Martin Family.
Sally Satterwhite
November 16, 2016
There are no words to take the sting away. I am sending prayers and love to each of you. Sally
." 6 For I am now ready to be offered, and the time of my departure is at hand. 7 I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith: 8 Henceforth there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, shall give me at that day: and not to me only, but unto all them also that love his appearing." 2 Timothy
Jon Milkovich
November 16, 2016
Marquis was truly a special person. I will never forget Marquis's positivity, his work ethic, and the way he welcomed me and helped me when I started at Deloitte. He was the first role-model I had at work. Marquis will be deeply missed.
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