CH “Tex” Martin, 82, passed away at home after a lengthy illness, surrounded by loved ones. He was born on April 22, 1934 to CH “Pepper” and Edna Martin in Cayuga, Texas.
Tex was a member of Trinity Baptist Church of Berryville, Ark. He was also a veteran of US Army, paratrooper, 82nd Airborne Division. Most of his adult life was spent in Texarkana and Eureka Springs, Ark., self-employed in construction and as snake handler/trapper helping Bowie County Game & Fish.
Tex was preceded in death by one stepson, Butch McMillen.
Survivors include Faye Norton Martin, wife of 48 years, two stepsons, Gary (Elaine) McMillen of Holly Springs, Miss., and Mike McMillen of Austin, Texas; one stepdaughter and spouse, Susie and Larry Cloran of Texarkana, Ark. One special grandson and his two daughters, Justin, Taylor, and Jaycee Spanhanks, who were instrumental in his care.
Tex also had five other grandsons, Brent and Brannen McMillen of Boise, Idaho, Joshua McMillen of Dallas, Texas and Shane and Damon McMillen of Austin, Texas. Four granddaughters, Shawnn Harvey of Hurst, Texas, Michelle McMillen of Austin, Texas, Adella McMillen of Dallas, Texas, and Misty McMillen of Texarkana, Texas. Tex also had 6 1/2 great-grandchildren, Kaiden, Korten, Grayson, Codey, Desiree, Lindy, and Landon.
Memorial services will be held at LifeHouse Ministries 915 East St. Texarkana, Ark., on Saturday, Sept. 10 at 11 a.m. Visitation with family to follow services.