Obituary for
Eddie L. Martin, Sr.
Eddie L. Martin, Sr., 59, of Mechanicsburg, died unexpectedly on Tuesday, August 18, 2015 at Carlisle Regional Medical Center. He was born on August 13, 1956 in Palestine, Texas, a son of the late Eddie L. and Marsha (McDowell) Martin.
Eddie graduated in 1974 from Gray High School in Idabel, OK and earned a Bachelors degree in Business Administration from the South Eastern Oklahoma State University. Eddie had worked in the grocery supply business most of his life and had been employed for the past five years with Ahold USA, Carlisle in merchandising. He enjoyed science fiction especially Star Trek and was an avid New Orleans Saints fan. Eddie was also a music aficionado. He enjoyed music of the 60s, 70s and 80s era and was a Black Sabbath and Ozzy Osbourne fan.
He is survived by his devoted wife of 38 years, M. Gail (Ivy) Martin, one son, Eddie L. Jr. (wife, Mindy) Martin of Easton, OH, two daughters; Jennifer G. and Lisa K. Martin, both at home, two brothers and one sister; Robert Foster, William Martin and Sandy Homan, all of Texas and several nieces and nephews.
Graveside service will be held at 9:30 a.m., Wednesday, August 26, 2015 at Cowlington Cemetery, Cowlington, OK. You may leave an on-line message to the family at gracemanorfh.com