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IN LOVING MEMORY OF
Donald L.
Martin
Feb 22, 1921 — Mar 30, 2016
San Benito
Obituary
San Benito, TX -
Donald L. Martin, 95, passed away on Wednesday, March 30, 2016, in Harlingen. He was born on February 22, 1921 in Chasley, North Dakota to Will and Lura Maud Martin.
Don served in the Army Air Corp in WWII as a Master Sergeant Aircraft Mechanic and received 2 Purple Hearts. In 1947 he moved to San Benito, Texas, and was best known as owner of "Don's 77 Grocery and Market". Later he enjoyed working in Agriculture Sales for Niagra and Valco Chemicals. Don retired in 1986. He was deeply involved in Church, The American Legion, Elks Lodge, Boy Scouts, and was a long-standing Board Member for Dolly Vinsant Memorial Hospital.
He is preceded in death by his parents, an older brother, and a twin brother.
Don is survived by his loving wife of 70 ½ years, Grace Schwab Martin. He married Grace in October 1945 and the couple had 4 children together; Gary, Kathy, Joanne, and Patty. They were also blessed with many grandchildren and great grandchildren.
His family and friends will always remember him as a kind, big-hearted, compassionate person.
A funeral is scheduled for 10 a.m. on Tuesday, April 5, 2016, at First United Methodist Church in San Benito. Entombment will follow to Mont Meta Memorial Park Cemetery. All are welcome to attend and celebrate Don's life. The family would like to thank family and friends for prayers and medical professionals for care and a peaceful passing.
In lieu of flowers or donations; our dad enjoyed visiting the sick and elderly. If you know someone please give of your time.
Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Trinity at Harrison Funeral Home 1002 E. Harrison Ave., Harlingen, TX 78550 (956)364-2444.
Donald L. Martin, 95, passed away on Wednesday, March 30, 2016, in Harlingen. He was born on February 22, 1921 in Chasley, North Dakota to Will and Lura Maud Martin.
Don served in the Army Air Corp in WWII as a Master Sergeant Aircraft Mechanic and received 2 Purple Hearts. In 1947 he moved to San Benito, Texas, and was best known as owner of "Don's 77 Grocery and Market". Later he enjoyed working in Agriculture Sales for Niagra and Valco Chemicals. Don retired in 1986. He was deeply involved in Church, The American Legion, Elks Lodge, Boy Scouts, and was a long-standing Board Member for Dolly Vinsant Memorial Hospital.
He is preceded in death by his parents, an older brother, and a twin brother.
Don is survived by his loving wife of 70 ½ years, Grace Schwab Martin. He married Grace in October 1945 and the couple had 4 children together; Gary, Kathy, Joanne, and Patty. They were also blessed with many grandchildren and great grandchildren.
His family and friends will always remember him as a kind, big-hearted, compassionate person.
A funeral is scheduled for 10 a.m. on Tuesday, April 5, 2016, at First United Methodist Church in San Benito. Entombment will follow to Mont Meta Memorial Park Cemetery. All are welcome to attend and celebrate Don's life. The family would like to thank family and friends for prayers and medical professionals for care and a peaceful passing.
In lieu of flowers or donations; our dad enjoyed visiting the sick and elderly. If you know someone please give of your time.
Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Trinity at Harrison Funeral Home 1002 E. Harrison Ave., Harlingen, TX 78550 (956)364-2444.
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