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Richard Martin Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Apr. 1, 2012.

KILGORE — Services celebrating the life of Richard Martin, 69, of Kilgore, will be 4 p.m. Monday, April 2, 2012, at the First Presbyterian Church in Kilgore with the Reverend Scott Nowack officiating. Mr. Martin passed away Thursday, March 29, 2012, at home in Kilgore, surrounded by family.
Mr. Martin was born September 9, 1942, in El Dorado, Arkansas, to the late John and Mildred Martin. He was a graduate of El Dorado High School and from South Arkansas State University in Magnolia, Ark. Richard and his family moved to Kilgore in 1977, where he worked for many years as the Station Manager for the radio station 96X. He was a very active member of the First Presbyterian Church, where he served as a Deacon and an Elder, sang in the choir, served as Team Captain for Saturday Bread and also helped with the Grace Notes children's program. Mr. Martin served as President for the East Texas Council on Alcohol and Drug Abuse. Richard was a Master Gardener and helped take care of the Shakespeare Garden. He adored and loved his family, especially his grandchildren. Richard will be remembered as always willing to help someone in need.
Richard is survived by his wife of 47 years, Carolyn Martin of Kilgore; three daughters and sons-in-law, Heather Martin-Allen and husband, Rob, of Fort Worth, Ashley Donnelly and husband, Stephen, of San Antonio, and Caroline Ramsay and husband, Todd, of Abilene; seven grandchildren, Brittany Tedder, Grace Allen, Sadie Donnelly, Hayden Donnelly, Jack Ramsay, Madeline Ramsay and Thomas Ramsay; his faithful canine companion, Missy; as well as many other loving family and friends.
In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to the First Presbyterian Church Missions Fund, P.O. Box 1216, Kilgore, TX 75663; or to the ETCADA J.W. and Elwanda Burgess Education Center, 708 Glencrest Lane, Longview, TX 75601.
The family will receive friends from 2-4 p.m. today, April 1, 2012, at Rader Funeral Home in Kilgore.
Please sign the online register at www.raderfuneralhome.com.