Bobby Jim Martin

BOBBY J. MARTIN Bobby Jim Martin entered this life born to W. O. and Mary Etta (Braden) Martin on August 17, 1929 in Pauls Valley, Oklahoma and entered eternal life March 9, 2015 at the of 85 years. Bob grew up in Pauls Valley where he attended Pauls Valley schools, graduating from Pauls Valley High School in 1947. While in high school he was drum major in the Pauls Valley band. He was a member of Austin Kidwell’s Dance Band. Bob married the love of his life, Christine Schwartz, on August 9, 1950. It was on September 18, 1950 that Bob was called into active military duty in Korea, and ultimately after 38 years retired as colonel from the U. S. Army Reserve. While Bob was away it meant a great deal to him that during this time Christine worked as a telephone switch board operator until he came home. After his military service Bob managed several stores, and later owned Martin’s Men’s Wear. Bob served as manager of the Pauls Valley Chamber of Commerce and also as City Manager for ten years. As City Manager he was instrumental in construction of the new Pauls Valley City Lake. He worked with the Korean War Veterans’ Association, who was instrumental in naming memorial highways in memory of war veterans. He was a dedicated member of the Kiwanis Club, a member of the Samaritan organization, Boy Scouts, Red Cross, United Fund and the USO. Bob was a blood donor, having reached 10 gallons. He also worked with organizations promoting cancer research. Bob was a faithful member of First United Methodist Church of Pauls Valley, and along with his brother Bill received acknowledgement for twelve years of perfect attendance. Mr. Martin is survived by: Wife: Christine of the home Sons: Bobby Mike Martin (Jan) and William David Martin (Kody) Son-in-Law: Bryan Valentine Sisters-in-Law: Johnnie Martin, Romona Dykeman, and Juanita Brown Grandchildren: Christopher Valentine and Anthony Valentine Step-Grandchildren: Meghan Crookston and Ashley Valentine Great-Grandchildren: Christopher Valentine Jr., Avery Valentine and Finlay Crookston Several nieces and nephews including Linda Wade Mr. Martin was preceded in death by: Parents: W. O and Mary Etta Martin Daughter: Patricia Ann Valentine Brother: Bill Martin Sister: Virginia Long Funeral services are scheduled for Friday, March 13, 2015 at 2:00 P.M. in the First United Methodist Church of Pauls Valley with Rev. Mark Watson officiating. Interment will follow in the Mt. Olivet Cemetery under the direction of Wooster Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Samaritan’s (P. O. Box 638, Pauls Valley, OK 73075), First United Methodist Church of Pauls Valley (P. O. Box 385, Pauls Valley, OK 73075) or Pauls Valley Public Library (210 N. Willow, Pauls Valley, OK 73075). Condolences may be sent to the family at www.woosterfuneralhomes. com.

Bobby Jim Martin

August 17, 1929 - March 9, 2015