Martin William Luther, Jr. passed away peacefully at a local hospital on Tuesday, March 6, 2018 after a brief illness.
Services will be 10:00 am Saturday, March 10, 2018 at
Bellmead Funeral Home Chapel with Barry Camp officiating. Burial will follow at
Waco Memorial Park. Visitation will be 6 to 8 pm Friday, March 9, 2018 at the
funeral home.
Martin was born September 13, 1941 in Axtell, Texas to
Martin Sr. and Eva (Lynch) Luther. He graduated from Axtell High School and
worked for the MKT and UP railroads until his retirement. After retirement he
enjoyed making good barbecue, gardening and hanging out with his friends at
Papa Bears. He married Betty Ann Sharp in 1964 and they were happily married
for 50 years until she preceded him in death in 2014.
He was also preceded in death by his parents; and a son,
Keith.
Survivors include his son, Brandon; his daughter, Patricia; his
sisters, Betty Cook and Doris Findley and husband, Robert; his granddaughter,
Damara Lewis; two great-grandchildren; and a number of nieces and nephews.
Pallbearers will be Bobby Findley, Gary Findley, Micah
Findley, Ricky Monthie, Randy Baty and Bobby Ondrey.
Please sign the online guest book at www.bellmeadfuneralhome.com
Condolences(14)
Alice Batey
Riesel, TX Monday, March 26, 2018 My dad, R. J. Crunk, always spoke well of Martin. Please accept my condolences.Marilyn White Giddens
Waco, TX Monday, March 12, 2018 So sorry to hear of the passing of Martin. My prayers are with the family. God Bless!Lisa Miller
Waco, TX Saturday, March 10, 2018 Patty, I'm so sorry for your loss. Praying that you find strength and support needed at this time.Pam Niswanger Tennery
Alvarado, TX Friday, March 9, 2018 So sorry for your loss. Many wonderful memories of Betty and Martin. You'll be in my thoughts and prayers.Jackie & Dennis Musick
Valley Mills, TX Friday, March 9, 2018 Patty,Just know your in our thoughts and prayers.
Joann Price
hewitt, TX Friday, March 9, 2018 I am so sorry for your loss. Mr. Luther was such a nice guy. I know he loved his family so much. He will be missed for sure .Jerry Gage
Robinson, TX Friday, March 9, 2018 Sorry to hear about Martin's passing. Worked with Martin at the MKT Bellmead Yard. Another good man gone.Sharon&David Tierce
Axtell, TX Friday, March 9, 2018 So sorry for your loss, you and yours are in our thoughts and prayers.Alan Webb
Valley Mills, TX Friday, March 9, 2018 I will miss the stories of you and my dads antics on July 4th at Susan and Brian's. I know God has welcomed you with open arms and may God bless and comfort your family in knowing you are with the Lord.Maureen Ballard
ROBINSON, TX Friday, March 9, 2018 Patty,I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your Father. He was a good man and I know he will be missed by all who knew him. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your brother.
May God bless you and yours.
Maureen Ballard
Sheryl Reid
Waco, TX Thursday, March 8, 2018 With my deepest sympathy for your loss .. I pray for comfort and healing for your family .. My God bless and watch over y'all..Kayla Hill & Kamden Butts
Eddy, TX Thursday, March 8, 2018 Love you always and foreverCindy Dennard
waco, TX Thursday, March 8, 2018 Martin was a wonderful person and neighbor who will be missed by all who knew him.Tosty & Sally Tlustos
Corsicana, TX Wednesday, March 7, 2018 Our prayers and condolences to the family. I have known Martin most all of my life. I'll never forget him letting me drive his 57 Chev to take Betty some BBQ from the Oak Lake Store while he stayed at the store to have a few cold ones. I was only maybe 14 or 15. He was one fine fellow!!!