Phelps County MO Archives Obituaries.....Martin, Kurt Reynolds September 30, 2012
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Rolla Daily News Rolla MO  4 Oct 2012
	Funeral services for Kurt Reynolds Martin, 59, of Palestine, Texas will 
be held Friday, October 5, 2012 at 2:00 p.m. in the Timberland Drive Church of 
Christ, Lufkin, TX, with Philip Strong officiating. Interment will follow in the 
Largent Cemetery in rural Angelina County, Texas.
      	Mr. Martin was born December 4, 1952 in Rolla, Missouri to the late 
Luther Washburn and Jeanne Frances (Reynolds) Martin, and died unexpectedly on 
Sunday, September 30, 2012 at the home of his daughter in Lufkin, Texas.  He was 
pronounced dead at the local hospital.
	Kurt attended the Rolla Public Schools, graduating in 1971.  He attended 
Florida College in Temple Terrace Florida, where he met Brenda Jean Murray.  
They married June 8, 1973 in Lufkin, Texas, Brenda's home town.  They divorced 
August 31st, 2000.
	Kurt's career focused on business.  He worked for Lufkin Industries, in 
Lufkin, Texas, and was a store manager for Lowe's Homecenters Inc. in Texas, 
Louisiana, and Oregon.
             From an early age Kurt began preaching and leading worship 
services, as did his father, Luther Martin.   No matter what earthly 
responsibilities he held, his first love was serving the Lord and spreading the 
gospel. He spent his last years residing in Palestine, Texas where he was the 
minister for the Eastside Church of Christ.
	 He was a treasured father, grandfather, brother, uncle and friend. He 
had a quick wit, a keen sense of humor and was blessed with the ability to 
lighten the mood and bring a smile at the most opportune times. When his three 
children were in school he served on the Hudson ISD school board and was an 
active parent and coach for his children's many activities. In the last seven 
years as a grandfather he continued that same support with his five grandsons. 
Kurt was a man of many talents. His most recent hobby included being the sound 
man for the Cowboy B music show in Lufkin, Texas. He considered it his "hunting, 
fishing, and golf" replacement.  He will be sorely missed by all who loved him.
              Survivors include his sons and daughters-in-law, Todd Brandon and 
Brooke(Barge) Martin of Huntington, TX and Grant Murray and Amanda (English) 
Martin of Nacogdoches,TX; daughter and son-in-law, Amber Elizabeth and Barett 
Duren of Huntington, TX;  grandchildren, Peyton Brent Martin, Caleb Todd Martin, 
Barett Karter Duren, Owen Riley Duren and Sawyer Lee Duren; brother and sister-
in-law, Lynn Luther and Marione (Derrickson) Martin of Alva, Oklahoma; sisters 
and brothers-in-law, Judy Jeanne and Harlan Doering of McPherson, Kansas, Tara 
Lee Calhoun of Norman, Oklahoma and Marta Ann and Bob Ward of Cypress,TX; 
numerous nieces, nephews and other relatives.
      Pallbearers will be Randy Murray, Mack Duncan, Jason King, Steve Bradley, 
Charles Lopez, Tim Beamon, Monte Ramsey and Steve Walsh.  Honorary pallbearers 
will be the brethren at Eastside Church of Christ in Palestine, Texas.
      Memorial contributions may be made to the Muscular Dystrophy Association, 
P.O. Box 78960, Phoenix, Arizona 85062.
      The family will welcome friends and loved ones from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. 
Thursday evening at Carroway Funeral Home, in Lufkin, Texas.
      Memories and condolences may be added at www.carrowayfuneralhome.com.
            Carroway Funeral Home, Lufkin, directors.


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