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Robert Donald "Don" Martell

Biltmore Lake, North Carolina

Jul 1, 1943 – Jan 14, 2026 (Age 82)

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BORN
July 1, 1943
DIED
January 14, 2026
AGE
82
LOCATION
Biltmore Lake, North Carolina
CHARITY
Michael J Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research

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Robert Donald "Don" MartellJul 1, 1943 - Jan 14, 2026Robert Donald "Don" Martell, 82, of Biltmore Lake, North Carolina, passed away Wednesday, January 14, 2026, surrounded by his family and friends.Born July 1, 1943, in Orange, Texas, Don was the son of the late Joseph Robert Martell and Mary...

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Classmates. In kindergarten Donnie and I were King & Queen for my Birthday party. I wish I could find the picture of us with our crowns and capes on.My heart felt condolences to his family and friends..

Beth & family- my sincerest condolences and prayers for your comfort and peace. My first "big" job while attending A&M was with Metro Properties and later REMA - Don taught me so much about property management and ultimate professionalism. We shared the same birthday month and I will never forget his birthday celebrations. Flying on his planes, closings, and training trips! What a time! And don´t forget coconut pie-no property could be built or bought without first making sure good...

Beth, Ryan and Rachel please accept our deepest condolences. Our hearts are broken for your loss! we will cherish the memories of our long friendship. Beth, goodbyes are not forever, it simply means "I'll miss you until we meet again!" RIP Don

I worked for Don & Jim several summers back in the late '60's when Marcal was just starting - in the $1.25 and hour days! It was hard work, but it paid for my college education - even though it was the wrong college! They were building houses and small businesses back then. We finished building the Zyder Zee seafood restaurant early, so they got a big bonus and took the entire work crew to the Gulf for a chartered boat fishing trip! We had a great time. I also chuckle at the...

I worked for Don Martell for many years back in the 80´s when he was building apartment complexes all over College Station I remember him a as a good and fair employer and and a good community minded person . My condolences and prayers to his family at this sad time .

I was fortunate to work with Don in my role with University Title Company. Don taught me so much about construction, development and real estate. It was a joy to work with him. I remember when he made his decision to move to Ashville. He was so excited to get started. He gifted me with my first ever massage therapy and I have been a devoted fan since then. Please know I am sending prayers for comfort for the entire family.