Donald Paul Martin Jr.

Paul is survived by his children; Donald Paul Martin III (Corky Martin), Tracy Emmons, Josalyn Martin and Makenzy Martin; his grandchildren, Alexis Martin, Asher Emmons, and Layton Emmons. He is preceded in death by his father, Donald Paul Martin; his mother, June Martin; and his grandson Cutter Emmons.

Paul was born in Texarkana, Arkansas on July 25, 1955 to Donald and June Martin. At the age of 13, he started working at a boot shop and worked his way up to owning the shop by his early 20’s. Paul was a well rounded fly-fisherman with an indescribable love for training and riding horses. He was also an avid skydiver who turned professional. After Paul moved to Fort Collins, he opened a restaurant called Ten Bears BBQ which was wildly popular. Paul was well known for his love of cooking and smoking BBQ, catering to all of the people he loved.

Paul served in the Marine Corps from 1973 to 1977, he was a tank crew member and traveled all over the world. He loved telling stories of all the places he had traveled to and all the friends he met.

In the later stages of his life he really enjoyed working at the Cantina Liquor in Wellington, Colorado, where he got to share his stories with all of his fellow employees and great customers. He is a well remembered man, who cared so deeply about every person that came across his path. His bright blue eyes and beautiful smile will never be forgotten.

If there is one thing that we will all remember about this special man, it is his love for talking to people and meeting new friends. He was a friend to anyone and everyone, and he loved hard.

A funeral service is scheduled for 9:00am October 22nd at the Fort Logan National Cemetery in Denver, CO.