John was a graduate of the University of Texas and during his career held key management positions with the Austin American Statesman, the American Cancer Society, and Goodwill Industries.
John was preceded in death by his parents, Kenneth and Kay Martin. He is survived by his sister Anita Martin of Germany, sister and brother-in-law Vicky and Jim Phillips of Memphis, Tennessee, brother and sister-in-law Joe and Veronica Martin of Lake Travis, Texas and niece Jennifer Stinchfield of Memphis, Tennessee, along with his very close extended family Jonathon Griffiths of London Ontario, Canada, Scott and Deanna Hayes and their sons and John’s Godchildren Ty Hayes and Hunter (Hayes) Callaway and Hunters girlfriend Marissa Malan and their son Carson Hayes Callaway of Austin, TX and his friend Chris Schoonover of Leander, TX.
John was known by his many friends as a man of compassion and empathy, who would go to great lengths to assist or provide for those who were less fortunate. In keeping with that credo, John was an organ donor and was able to provide new life possibilities for multiple recipients at the end of his life.
Private family services will be conducted at Cook-Walden funeral home to be followed by a celebration of life ceremony for family and friends at a date to be announced.
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