Martin Scott Head

Martin Scott Head obituary

Martin Scott Head

Martin Head Obituary

Visit the Bradshaw-Carter Memorial & Funeral Services - Houston website to view the full obituary.
Martin "Marty" Scott Head, 80, of Houston, TX, passed away peacefully on August 28, 2025, following a brief, but courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. Marty was born in Buffalo, NY on August 4, 1945, and graduated from Hobart College in 1967. He immediately began eight years of service in the US Air Force as a Communications Officer and was honorably discharged as a Captain in 1975. He moved to Houston in 1978 and worked as a Tax Manager for CenterPoint Energy until his retirement in 2014.

Marty is preceded in death by his parents, Walter and Marian (Newman) and sister, Sally Head Mulcahy. He is survived by his nephew Steven (Tamara) Mulcahy, of Fairfax, VA, niece Wendy (Erik) Ronhovdee of Fairport, NY, great-nieces Camryn, Kiersten and Reagan Ronhovdee, and many dear friends. A private remembrance will be held at a later date by the family.

In lieu of customary remembrances, please consider a donation in Marty's memory to the Houston SPCA, 7007 Old Katy Rd., Houston, TX 77024.
Bradshaw-Carter Memorial & Funeral Services - Houston

1734 W Alabama St, Houston, TX 77098

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