Doug enjoyed hunting, fishing, casinos, camping, and singing Karaoke. He started his career in construction and dirt work and later opened Martin Kennels which included pet boarding and grooming. He operated the kennel alongside his wife Gail for 22 years.
He is preceded in death by his parents; wife, Gail Bass Martin; son, Kevin Louis Martin; brothers, John Robert Martin and Guinn Martin; sisters, Nora Sullivan, Charlotte Newman, and Shirley Wagner.
Survivors include: sons, Jeffrey Todd and wife Tannis, Steven Martin and wife Becky; sister, Eugenie West; brother, Randal Martin; numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews.
The family will receive friends, Thursday, November 12, 2020, from 5:00 until 7:00 PM, at the funeral home. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 AM on Friday, November 13, 2020, at Cason Monk-Metcalf Sunset Chapel. Interment will follow at Bethel Cemetery in Appleby, Texas.
