Shelby J Martin

Shelby John Martin, passed away on Sunday, June 28, 2015 at the age of 76. He was a lifelong resident of El Paso, Texas. Mr. Martin , graduated from El Paso High School, received his Bachelor of Science from Texas Western College and his Masters in Ed. Admin From University of Texas at El paso. Mr. Martin was very proud to have been the principal of MacArthur Middle School, The State Gold Star School. Shelby was preceded in death, by the love of his life, Arcelia Martin and his parents Abe and Daisy May Martin and sister Jeanene Leonard. Survivors include his brother Nelson (Sandra) Martin, Stepchildren Patricia Palafox, David (Patty) Palafox and his grandsons, who he dearly loved; Thomas David (Amanda) Palafox, Patrick Palafox (fiancé-Sarah Shiffman). Dear friends of many years, Burl Wayne (Betty Whatley, Tycha Stading, Mary Lou (Juan) Rebollo and Debra (Louie) Martinez. Memorial Service will be held Thursday July 2, 2015 at 9:00 a.m. at Martin Funeral Home Chapel. 128 N. Resler 79912. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be sent to the El Paso Cancer Treatment Center at 1901 Grandview, El Paso, Texas 79902 or other Cancer research of your choice.