Frank Thomas Martin

Frank Thomas Martin

Frank Martin Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Chandler Memorial Funeral Home - Chandler on Feb. 12, 2026.
Frank Thomas Martin, age 71, passed away on February 10, 2026, in Larue.

Frank was born on October 23, 1954, in Kansas City, Missouri, to Richard Curtis Martin and Mona Arlene Thompson. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, and working on cars-interests that reflected his love of the outdoors and hands-on work.

He was preceded in death by his parents and by his beloved wife, Deborah Arlene Martin.

Frank is survived by his children, Cristy Lee Whatley and Shawn Thomas Martin; his grandchildren, Cody Don Rozell, Kaitlyn Nicole Rozell, Chase Thomas Rozell, Jimmy Thomas Martin, Marshall Lee McManus, and McKenzie Lynn Martin; and his great-grandchildren, Sloane Margret Rozell, Phoebe Jane Rozell, and Vydalia Betty Mitchell.

Funeral arrangements were entrusted to the Chandler Memorial Funeral Home family.

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Chandler Memorial Funeral Home - Chandler

205 South Broad Street PO Box 895, Chandler, TX 75758

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