Midland - Billy Gene Martin, age 82, was born in Cooke County, Texas, September 22, 1924, to Charlie Magne Martin and Maggie Lucretia Driver Martin. He died March 24, 2007, in Big Spring, Texas, at the Luman Lusk Sanchez Texas State Veterans Home.
Gene married Joyce Waggoner in 1946 in Gainesville, Texas. He was a veteran of World War II and a faithful member of the Church of Christ.
Gene is survived by daughter, Paula Willett and her husband Bill Willett of Ada, Oklahoma; son, Steve Martin of Midland, Texas; sister, Zelma Snow of Chandler, Texas; two grandchildren, Maryla Blanco of Norman, Oklahoma and Marty Hall of Dixon, Oklahoma; numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by a son, David Gene Martin, three brothers, Curtis, Joe and Henry Charles Martin; five sisters, Winnie Wallace, Dixie Lyle, Della Watkins, Bennie Sanders and Kate Colwell.
The family will receive friends at Ellis Funeral Home, Tuesday, March 27, 2007, between the hours of 6:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m.
Graveside services have been scheduled for 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, March 28, 2007, at Ector County Cemetery in Odessa, Texas.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to The Alzheimer's Association of Texas - Midland Regional Office, 4400 N. Big Spring No. C-32 Midland, Texas 79705 or a favorite charity.
Arrangements are under the direction of Ellis Funeral Home, 801 Andrews Hwy., Midland, Texas 79701 (432) 683-5555.
To place on-line condolences visit www.mem.com.
Gene married Joyce Waggoner in 1946 in Gainesville, Texas. He was a veteran of World War II and a faithful member of the Church of Christ.
Gene is survived by daughter, Paula Willett and her husband Bill Willett of Ada, Oklahoma; son, Steve Martin of Midland, Texas; sister, Zelma Snow of Chandler, Texas; two grandchildren, Maryla Blanco of Norman, Oklahoma and Marty Hall of Dixon, Oklahoma; numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by a son, David Gene Martin, three brothers, Curtis, Joe and Henry Charles Martin; five sisters, Winnie Wallace, Dixie Lyle, Della Watkins, Bennie Sanders and Kate Colwell.
The family will receive friends at Ellis Funeral Home, Tuesday, March 27, 2007, between the hours of 6:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m.
Graveside services have been scheduled for 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, March 28, 2007, at Ector County Cemetery in Odessa, Texas.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to The Alzheimer's Association of Texas - Midland Regional Office, 4400 N. Big Spring No. C-32 Midland, Texas 79705 or a favorite charity.
Arrangements are under the direction of Ellis Funeral Home, 801 Andrews Hwy., Midland, Texas 79701 (432) 683-5555.
To place on-line condolences visit www.mem.com.
Midland - Billy Gene Martin, age 82, was born in Cooke County, Texas, September 22, 1924, to Charlie Magne Martin and Maggie Lucretia Driver Martin. He died March 24, 2007, in Big Spring, Texas, at the Luman Lusk Sanchez Texas State Veterans Home.
Gene married Joyce Waggoner in 1946 in Gainesville, Texas. He was a veteran of World War II and a faithful member of the Church of Christ.
Gene is survived by daughter, Paula Willett and her husband Bill Willett of Ada, Oklahoma; son, Steve Martin of Midland, Texas; sister, Zelma Snow of Chandler, Texas; two grandchildren, Maryla Blanco of Norman, Oklahoma and Marty Hall of Dixon, Oklahoma; numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by a son, David Gene Martin, three brothers, Curtis, Joe and Henry Charles Martin; five sisters, Winnie Wallace, Dixie Lyle, Della Watkins, Bennie Sanders and Kate Colwell.
The family will receive friends at Ellis Funeral Home, Tuesday, March 27, 2007, between the hours of 6:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m.
Graveside services have been scheduled for 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, March 28, 2007, at Ector County Cemetery in Odessa, Texas.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to The Alzheimer's Association of Texas - Midland Regional Office, 4400 N. Big Spring No. C-32 Midland, Texas 79705 or a favorite charity.
Arrangements are under the direction of Ellis Funeral Home, 801 Andrews Hwy., Midland, Texas 79701 (432) 683-5555.
To place on-line condolences visit www.mem.com.
Gene married Joyce Waggoner in 1946 in Gainesville, Texas. He was a veteran of World War II and a faithful member of the Church of Christ.
Gene is survived by daughter, Paula Willett and her husband Bill Willett of Ada, Oklahoma; son, Steve Martin of Midland, Texas; sister, Zelma Snow of Chandler, Texas; two grandchildren, Maryla Blanco of Norman, Oklahoma and Marty Hall of Dixon, Oklahoma; numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by a son, David Gene Martin, three brothers, Curtis, Joe and Henry Charles Martin; five sisters, Winnie Wallace, Dixie Lyle, Della Watkins, Bennie Sanders and Kate Colwell.
The family will receive friends at Ellis Funeral Home, Tuesday, March 27, 2007, between the hours of 6:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m.
Graveside services have been scheduled for 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, March 28, 2007, at Ector County Cemetery in Odessa, Texas.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to The Alzheimer's Association of Texas - Midland Regional Office, 4400 N. Big Spring No. C-32 Midland, Texas 79705 or a favorite charity.
Arrangements are under the direction of Ellis Funeral Home, 801 Andrews Hwy., Midland, Texas 79701 (432) 683-5555.
To place on-line condolences visit www.mem.com.
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