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.
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