Obituary: Antonio "Tony" Hernandez Martinez Jr., September 29, 2015 Contributed by Brenda Scott Hines Oct 2015 *********************************************************************** Arlington, TX, Oct, 2015 Martinez Jr. Obituary for Antonio "Tony" Hernandez Martinez Jr. ARLINGTON TX-- Antonio 'Tony' H. Martinez ended his courageous battle with cancer on Tuesday, September 29, 2015, the day before his 81st birthday. He was an extremely proud husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather and brother. Mass of Christian Burial: 10:30 a.m., Friday, October 2nd, at St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church, 5819 W. Pleasant Ridge Rd., Arlington with burial to follow in Moore Memorial Gardens, Arlington. Tony was born September 30th, 1934 in Bronte, Texas. He owned and operated Martinez Construction Inc. for 37 years. He truly epitomized hard work and held education to the highest standard. Tony dedicated every aspect of his life to providing for his family. He loved the Lord and was blessed with a servant's heart; his generosity knew no bounds. He had a gracious presence in his church and community and was loved and cherished by those who knew him. Tony was preceded in death by his parents: Antonio Sr., Presiliana, his brothers: Adolfo, Francisco and his grandson Andrew Shafer-Martinez. Survivors: He is survived by his loving wife of almost 60 years, Frances G. Martinez, his children: Virginia M. Allen (Jimmy Gomez), Freddy G. Martinez, Andrew G. Martinez (Stacy Martinez), Melinda G. Martinez (Michael Rodenbaugh), and Angela Y. Morales (Jeffrey Morales), his grandchildren: Jennifer, Elizabeth, Jason, Michael, Jessica, Andrea, Stefen, Matthew, Madeline, Marisa, Devin, Bryson, and Cameron, five great-grandchildren, and his siblings: Sylvester, Abel, Alfred, Alvaro, Josefa, Adelfa, Adam, Arthur, Louis. *************************** Permission granted by The Observer/Enterprise for publication in the Coke County TXGenWeb and/or the Coke County Archives of the USGenWeb. Copyright. All rights reserved.