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Thomas Ray Martin, 57, Topeka, died Saturday, May 31, 2003, at the University of Kansas Medical Center in Kansas City, Kan. He was born June 5, 1945, in Topeka, the son of Willis E. Martin and Betty L. Williams Martin. He grew up in Tecumseh and graduated from Shawnee Heights High School in 1963. Mr. Martin was a distinguished veteran of the U.S. Armed Services. He was a truck driver for Fleming Foods in Topeka for more than 30 years, and was a truck driver for ABF out of Kansas City for the last nine years. He married Betty Benefiel in Garnett on June 5, 1971. She survives. Also surviving are two sons, Jeffrey Martin, Lansing; and Dr. Patrick Martin, San Antonio; three grandchildren, Zachery, Nathan and Elizabeth; his father, Willis "Bill" Martin, Sun City, Ariz.; and a brother, Tony Martin, Sun City, Ariz. His mother preceded him in death in 1999. Mr. Martin was a member of American Legion Post No. 1, Topeka and the Teamsters union; former president of SCABA in Topeka, and coach of the Pistols Little League baseball team for 10 years. He was instrumental in developing the Instructional League for 5- and 6-year-olds at SCABA. Services will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Penwell-Gabel Highland Chapel. Mr. Martin will lie in state at the funeral home Tuesday after noon. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m.

Published by Topeka Capital-Journal on Jun. 2, 2003.
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Hi BJ,

Just a note to let you know we are all thinking of you and the family. You all are in our prayers.



I leave here on Thursday. Will try to call you over the weekend.

Carolyne Gage

June 8, 2003

So sorry to hear the news. Jeff, you, your mom, and Pat are all in our prayers. If there is anything we can do let us know. God Bless.



The Schaeffers

David & Susan Schaeffer

June 7, 2003

Betty and family,

We are truly saddened to hear of Tom's death.

We share in your loss are thinking of you. Our prayers are with you.

With deepest sympathy,

John & Sara Epperson

Frisco, TX

John & Sara Epperson

June 4, 2003

"LITTLE BETTY" OUR CONDOLENCES TO YOU AND YOUR FAMILY IN THIS TIME OF GRIEF.WE WERE SHOCKED TO HEAR OF TOM'S PASSING, PLEASE GIVE OUR REGARD'S TO BILL & TONY.GERALD&JAN

GERALD & JAN HUMBLE

June 4, 2003

Very shocked to hear of Toms' passing. I don't know if you remember me but we lived next to the Martins in Tecumseh while growing up. My condolences to you and your family. Steve Humble

Steve Humble

June 3, 2003

Steve Humble

June 3, 2003

Very sorry to hear of Tom's death. I grew up across the street from him and his family. I had no idea he had been ill. My deepest sympathy.

Cherryl (Humble) Smith

June 3, 2003

Betty Jean my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Carol Ann (Tillie) Feuerborn

June 2, 2003

Betty, Jeff and Patrick my thoughts and prayers are with you.

Ann Tenpenny

June 2, 2003

Our thoughts and prayers are with your family in this time of need. God Bless.



Jason and Annie Stoops

Jason Stoops

June 2, 2003

The family of Richard Schneider would like to express our thoughts and prayers for the passing of Tommy Martin. God Bless.

Janet Schneider

June 2, 2003

don & becky norris

June 2, 2003

May God Bless and keep the spirit of a great man and friend.



Love,



Judd and Rebecca Norris

Judd Norris

June 2, 2003

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