OBITUARY
Herschel Lee Martin, Sr.
February 7, 1929 – February 19, 2021
Herschel Lee Martin Sr. of Houston, Texas, passed away February 19, 2021.
He was born in Pine Valley, Oklahoma on February 7, 1929.
He was married to Adeline Tarr Martin on August 8, 1954. She was the love of his life for 63 years.
Herschel was a butcher and the owner of Martin's The Butcher Shop.
He was a lifetime member of V.F.W., and had a passion for woodworking, fishing, hunting, and his family.
He was survived by Lee Martin and Nancy Rourke, Christopher and wife Nathaly, Chad and fiancé Billie, Casey and Calli Martin, Jonathon and wife Tara Rourke, Allison and husband Michael Kemble, Jack and Tylie Rourke. He will be greatly missed by his family and friends.
A visitation for Herschel will be held Tuesday, March 9, 2021 from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM at American Heritage Funeral Home, 10710 Veterans Memorial Drive, Houston, TX 77038. A committal service will occur Tuesday, March 9, 2021 from 1:00 PM to 1:30 PM at Houston National Cemetery, 10410 Veterans Memorial Drive, Houston, TX 77038. A reception will occur Tuesday, March 9, 2021 from 1:30 PM to 3:30 PM, 10710 Veterans Memorial Drive, Houston, TX 77038.
Services
| 9 March |
Visitation12:00 pm - 1:00 pm American Heritage Funeral HomeAll Guest Must Wear Face Masks and Practice Social Distancing |
| 9 March |
Committal Service1:00 pm - 1:30 pm Houston National CemeteryAll Guest Must Wear Face Masks and Practice Social Distancing |
| 9 March |
Reception1:30 pm - 3:30 pm American Heritage Funeral HomeAll Guest Must Wear Face Masks and Practice Social Distancing |
Memories
Herschel Lee Martin, Sr.
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ADD A MEMORYRhonda Bean
February 24, 2021
All our prayers and love to Nancy's entire family. We love ya’ll and can’t imagine the pain and sadness of losing Hershel. May God hold you tightly in His loving arms. We love you! Xo, Rhonda & Jeff Bean
Kathleen Smalley
February 23, 2021
Herschel was the kindest brother-in-law I could ever have. From the first time I met him at age 14 I have loved him
Besides being kind he was thoughtful and generous. He never said a bad word about anyone. I am ashamed to say i never kept in touch with him as much as I should have. He will be sorely missed by his family and everyone who new him.
Nancy and Lee you lost a wonderful father, a loving grandfather, and friend to all who knew him.