Raymond Martin

Raymond C. Martin, beloved father, and WWII veteran, passed from this life on January 3, 2012. Raymond was born on March 1, 1921, to Virgil and Golda Culpepper Martin. Raymond and his family were long time residents of Farwell, Texas, where his kids were raised and attended Farwell public schools. His family were members of the First Baptist Church in Farwell. Raymond was a construction worker on numerous grain elevators in the Panhandle area. He also managed the Texico Truck Stop in Texico, NM and sold seed to area farmers and ranchers. Raymond was a member of the Gideons International.

Raymond Martin is survived by Mertie Martin, his son and three daughters, Jimmy Ray Martin of Deming, NM, Kathy Phillips of Broken Arrow, OK, Shirlene Hunter of Skiatook, OK, and Peggy Blair, of Blue Ridge, TX. Mr. Martin has eleven grandchildren and numerous great grandchildren. He is also survived by two brothers, James Martin of Wilmington, NC, William Martin of Auburn, CA and one sister, Carol McPherson of Ft. Worth, TX.

Raymond was preceded in death by his parents, wives, Mable Martin and Edith Blair Martin, a son, Dickie Lynn and two sisters.

A graveside memorial service will be held at 2:00 p.m. CST on January 7, 2012 at the Oklahoma Lane Cemetery.

Donations may be made to the Gideons International of Clovis, NM.

Arrangements are under the care and direction of SteedTodd Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 800 E Manana Blvd, Clovis, New Mexico 575 7635541. You may also sign the online guest registry at www.steedtodd.com .

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