Danny "Camdenton" Martinez Jr.
Danny "Camdenton" Martinez Jr.
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Born on April 1, 1942, in French Camp, California, to Danny Martinez, Sr. and Gertrude Martinez-Adame, Danny spent his formative years in the Golden State. Following high school, he proudly served his country in the United States Air Force as a helicopter co-pilot, receiving an honorable discharge in 1961.
In the late 1970s, Danny relocated to Carson City, Nevada, where he became a familiar face in the local community, working for many years as a bartender in the area's casinos.
Danny was an avid sports fan with a lifelong loyalty to the Rams football franchise. However, his heart was always with his family; he frequently cheered on the Kansas City Chiefs as a tribute to his daughter, Yolanda. He also loved watching CBS Sunday Morning each week and talking about the stories with his daughter, Sallie.
Above all, Danny was a devoted father who prioritized staying connected with his children. Despite the miles between them, he made weekly phone calls to his daughters in Missouri for over 30 years, a tradition that served as the heartbeat of their relationship and a testament to his enduring love.
Danny was preceded in death by his parents; his sister, Sandra; and his daughter, Teresa.
Danny is survived by his children, Yolanda Terry (Ben), Samuel Martinez, Sallie Davis (JR), Alicia Spencer, Hope Martinez, Denise Martinez, Danny Martinez III, and Felix Martinez; grandchildren, Michael Terry, Lilly Terry, River Terry, Kimberly Martinez, Malcolm Davis, Jonathan Spencer, Nicholas Spencer, Robert Spencer, and Caitlin Rommelfanger; and great-grandchildren, Grayson Counts and Sailor Counts. His legacy lives on through his large and loving family.
We will celebrate Danny's life, and treasured memories will be shared during a memorial service on Saturday, March 28, 2026 at 10:00 a.m., at Allee-Holman-Howe Funeral Home, Camdenton, Missouri.
Memorial services are under the direction of Allee-Holman-Howe Funeral Home, Camdenton, Missouri.
See you on the radio, Dad.
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