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Reginald Martin

1933 - 2014

Reginald Martin obituary, 1933-2014, Colleyville, TX

BORN

1933

DIED

2014

FUNERAL HOME

Bluebonnet Hills Funeral Home & Memorial Park

5725 Colleyville Blvd

Colleyville, Texas

Reginald Martin Obituary

Reginald Zan "Reggie" Martin, 81, did it his way. He passed away Thursday, July 22, 2014, with the help of God, after a stroke suffered on Sunday, July 6, 2014. Funeral: 10:30 a.m. Saturday in Bluebonnet Hills Chapel. Interment: Bluebonnet Hills Memorial Park. A barbecue will follow to celebrate his life at the Martins' home. Honorary pallbearers: John McBride, Artie Evertt, Jim Kenna and Don Grindstaff. Pallbearers: Tim Lauffer, Jerry Miller, Ronnie Carder, Morris Fleming, Dusty Patterson and Chad Griffith. Memorials: In lieu of flowers, donations should be made to SafeHaven of Tarrant County, 8701 W. Bedford Euless Road, Suite 600, Hurst, Texas 76053, 817-535-6462; Arts Council Northeast, Box 210816, Bedford, Texas 76095; or a charity of choice. Reggie was an only child, born to Zan and Ethel Martin of Wolfe City on Jan. 11, 1933. He attended graduated from Wolfe City High School. He attended college at East Texas State in Commerce, now part of Texas A&M. He served in the Navy before moving to Odessa where he began his career in the oil and gas industry with Dungan Supply before going to work for Gardner Denver. Gardner Denver transferred him to Dallas where he began his rather colorful career as a salesman. Reggie spent 53 years in sales to the oil and gas industry. His last company was Fonda Enterprises, which he and his wife had fun running side by side together ... he did the talking and she did the paperwork. He was preceded in death by his mother and father; and brother-in-law, Nicky Patterson. Survivors: Wife, Fonda Martin; daughter, Vyette Harper and her daughters, Jamie Strong (Tim), Windy Sligar and Steffie Sligar; son, Kyle Martin; stepchildren, JaDonn Shawver, her sons, Dalton Law and Payton (Sara), and grandson, Jaxon Law, Jason Shawver (Laurie), Ashton Shawver and Averi Shawer, and Sydney Smith and A.J. Smith; sister-in-law, Judy Patterson; nieces, Michelle Watkins, Kristi Griffith (Chad); nephew, Dusty Patterson; and numerous cousins and friends who will miss that smile and funny story or joke ... He could make you laugh.

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Published by Star-Telegram from Jul. 25 to Jul. 26, 2014.

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Frances Sutter

January 24, 2015

Fonda, I'm sorry did not know about Reggie - He was a great guy
Best regards Frances

James Wasson

August 19, 2014

Fonda, I am sorry for your loss, Reggie was a dear friend to me and my brother,we all went to school together in Wolfe City and spent many a good time together Hunting and Fishing, my Prayers for You and your Family.

Jacque Overesch

July 28, 2014

Our greatest sympathy goes out to you & your family. We love you and you are in our prayers. God Bless You

Vincent Lincoln

July 28, 2014

God bless Reggie

Andrew Keller

July 26, 2014

Fonda, my deepest condolences to your family. I wish I could have attended the gathering and celebration for Reggie. He will be missed.

Helen Dunn

July 26, 2014

Fonda and family, I am so sorry to read of Reggie's death. I remember him as being so jolly at the class reunion.

Kelly Pennington

July 25, 2014

The Pennington family of Mesquite wish to express our sincerest condolences to the Martin family. You are all in our thoughts and prayers.

Bobbie Jo Boudreaux

July 25, 2014

I met Reggie growing up in the oil and gas industry with the family. He was always one to put a smile on your face with his laugh, jokes, and showing you his latest bling. He is sadly missed.

Bill Barry

July 25, 2014

Reggie greeted me with a kind word and a handshake the first time we met and every time thereafter.He will be missed.My greatest sympathy to you Fonda as well as your family.

July 25, 2014

Our thoughts and prayers go out to you Fonda and family. God be with you all in this time of sorrow. Mary Jones and family

Scott Frantz

July 25, 2014

Met you once - it was a hoot! Life well-spent. See you on the other side.

Jeanette Dennis

July 25, 2014

I love this picture of Reggie. It does say it all! He will be missed at our next class reunion. My prayers go with Fonda and all the family at this very difficult time.

Ralph Nolan

July 25, 2014

Fonda,
Peggy and I were so soory to hear about Reggie's passing. Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers.

Linda Barney

July 25, 2014

Reggie Martin's huge smile and colorful jokes will be missed. My condolences to Fonda and family.

July 25, 2014

We are so sorry to hear about Reggie's passing
Lester has a hemorrhage in his knee and we will not be able to be there. God bless
Lester and Gail Hickman

Jim & Lori Kelly

July 25, 2014

Our condolences regarding the loss of our dear Reggie. He was the life of the party. Jim and I were convinced he would live forever and in many ways he will in heaven. It's a new era without him but he left us lots of funny stories, jokes and laughter. Here's to you Reggie Martin! God bless you Fonda and family!

Honey Graham

July 25, 2014

Fonda, I love you and Reggie with all my heart. Reggie definately did this "his way" I will miss his more than colorful jokes and hugs. Love

The Weeks Family

July 24, 2014

To Fonda, family, and friends of Reggie's...Our deepest sympathy for you all on Reggie's passing. While we were not fortunate to know him at length. We thoroughly enjoyed him at the Carders gatherings. Such a unique guy with an incredibly contagious smile! Keeping you all in our thoughts and prayers!

Jana Doll

July 24, 2014

To Fonda, Yvette and Family, I am so sorry for your loss. Reggie was one of a kind. He always had a special place in our family and such a good friend to Daddy. I'll miss him terribly, but as so many have said....you can't help but smile when you think of Reggie Martin! Love you!

Shawn Courtney

July 24, 2014

Our condolences to Fonda and the Martin Family. All of us at ERIKS were shocked and saddened to hear about Reggie's passing. Many of us have known Reggie for over 15years. Reggie was always fast with a good joke or story when he would come by to pick up product. He will be missed.

High Pressure Integrity

July 24, 2014

So very sorry to hear about Reggie's passing. We all enjoyed our visits with Reggie, and all remember them with smiles. Our condolences to the Martin family.

Jean Carnes

July 24, 2014

Reggie was larger than life and he will be missed. My prayers go out to the family

July 24, 2014

Good bye cousin.
WILLIAM MARTIN
WYLIE TX

Don & Sybil Casper

July 24, 2014

To all of Reggie's family, we offer our sympathy and especially to Fonda, whom we love. We will always remember him with the fondest memories as a wonderful and loving person. May God bless you all.

Don and Sybil Casper, Covington, GA

Jo Ann Everett-Molder

July 23, 2014

Fonda, Emily Yvette, Kyle, and the rest of the family.
My heart is so sad to hear about Reggie. I was remembering how long I've known him. I worked with him at Gardner-Denver in Odessa back in 1964-1965.
He was always fun, and a true friend. He will truly be missed.
My thoughts, prayers, and love to each of you.
Jo Ann Everett Molder

Carol Wollin

July 23, 2014

I am so sorry for your loss. Reggie was one in a million and just thinking of him brings a smile to my face.

July 23, 2014

Reggie will be missed. My condolences

July 23, 2014

My thoughts and prayers are with you. I cannot help but smile when I think of him. With all my love and prayers, Diana Binion

July 23, 2014

Reggie Martin was more than just a colleague to his customers, he was family. We all loved him, and will miss him greatly. Our thoughts and Prayers are with you, Fonda, and family. Please let us know if we can be of any assistance.

Sincerely,
Allied Horizontal Wireline Services,

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