Obituary of Cecil W. Martin

Funeral services for Cecil W. Martin, 86, Troup, are scheduled for 10:00 am, Thursday, July 16, 2015 at Cottle Funeral Home Chapel with Reverend Jerry Hawbaker officiating. Burial will be in the Pinecrest Cemetery, Troup. Mr. Martin passed away Monday, July 13, 2015 in Tyler. He was born March 22, 1929 in Troup, Texas to Judge Hogan Martin and Agnes Berryhill Martin. He was an Army Veteran and retired from Trane for 40 years as a maintenance man. He was a member of Mixon First Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his wife of 42 years Mamie Martin and wife of 9 years Betty Martin, brothers Audrey Martin and James Martin. Survivors include daughter Deborah Martin of Whitehouse; grandchildren, Stephanie Ryter and husband Chris Ryter of Lindale, Justin Fry and wife Emily Thornell- Fry of Whitehouse; great- granddaughter Layla Chrystelle Fry of Whitehouse and long time friend Bill Gurney. Pallbearers will be Jerry Glenn Lacy, Tim Martin, Gurley Howell, Bryan Lacy, Pat Mahler and Jim Thornell. Honorary Pallbearers will be Donald Martin and Dale Martin. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm, Wednesday, July 15.