Gary Lynn Martin

Born February 2, 1941 in Pawnee, Oklahoma to Pat Thompson Martin and Opal Estelle "Jackie" Chambers Martin. Gary attended grade school in Tecumseh and Lindsay. He graduated from Lindsay High school in 1959. He joined the United States Navy in 1964 and proudly served his country until his honorable discharge in1967. Gary passed from this life on June 6, 2009 in Payne, Oklahoma at the age of 68. Mr. Martin is survived by his two sons, Chade Lynn Martin and his wife Amiee of Edmond and Todd Martin and his wife Julie of Lindsay. He is also survived by three grandchildren, Elizabeth Tate Martin and Jack Fulton Martin of Edmond and Jaycee Lou Martin of Lindsay and by one brother William Kent Martin and wife Mary Rae of Maysvile, Oklahoma as well as long time companion Donna Shinn and her sons Rob Shinn and John Shinn. Other survivors include three nieces Renee Surowicz, Angie Martin and Darcy Burch and a brother-in-law, Don Burch. He was preceded in death by his parents and one sister, Deborah Pat Martin Burch. Gary was retired having been self employed as owner of an Oilfield Trucking Company. His hobbies included Politics, Golf, Lindsay Leopard Athletics, Travel, Hunting and Fishing and he was a Master Mechanic. He was a member of the Lindsay City Council, Weather Watchers and CB Club and served as president of the Lindsay Quarterback Club in 1979 and 1980. He was a Little League Umpire and announcer and as a member of the First Baptist Church in Lindsay he taught a Sunday School Class for young men. Gary worked with the Special Olympics in Noble, Oklahoma and funded the first group of Special Needs children to go to Six Flags, a tradition that continues today. Gary had an enthusiasm and excitement that was hard to contain. He was always entertaining and there was never a dull moment when he was around. He was a loyal friend and possessed a passion for his school and town. He was a proud Lindsay Leopard and a devoted supporter of Lindsay Athletics as was his mother Jackie who never missed a Leopard event. He was looking forward to his 50th class reunion scheduled for July 4th. The class will greatly miss his presence. Funeral services for Mr. Martin are set for ten o?clock a.m. on Wednesday, June 10th, 2009 at the First Baptist Church in Lindsay, Oklahoma with Bro. Randy Allen officiating. Interment will be at Green Hill Cemetery in Lindsay, Oklahoma. Services are under the direction of B.G. Boydston Funeral Home of Lindsay, Oklahoma. There will also be a memorial service held for Mr. Martin on Saturday, June 20th, 2009 at 10:00 a.m. at Luther United Methodist Church.Condolences for the family may be made online at www.boydstonfuneralhome.com.

Gary Lynn Martin

February 2, 1941 - June 6, 2009

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