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Ted Martin

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Ted Martin

Wed, 12/09/2020 - 5:00 am
1932-2020

Ted Martin was born May 5, 1932 in Deatsville, Alabama to Emmitt and Ruby Weaver Martin. He was one of 7 boys and 2 girls. He grew up and attended schools in Montgomery, Alabama. Ted joined the

Air Force at 17 and served in the Korean war. After his service he moved to Arlington and worked for General Motors retiring after 33 years.

Ted met and married Peggy Jane South in Fort Worth on Dec. 31, 1954. They raised 3 daughters, Monica, Melinda and Brenda. After retirement Ted enjoyed fishing, hunting and traveling with Peggy.

Ted lived in Hurst, Texas until 1999 and he and Peggy moved to Jacksboro. He was a member of the First Baptist Church in Jacksboro. He was preceded in death by his parents, 6 brothers and 2 sisters.

He leaves to cherish his memory his wife of 66 years, Peggy, daughter and son-in-law, Monica and

Forrest Campbell, Melinda and Kevin Good, and Brenda Stone.

Ted has 6 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.

He was a wonderful Christian and loved by many.

A graveside service was held Saturday, December 5, 2020 at Oakwood Cemetery.