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Established 1948   Charlotte Martin 1943 - 2020 Bud Martin 1938 - 2012    The Herald Democrat August 5-6, 2012 Sherman - Services for "Bud" Martin, 73, were held Tuesday morning at the First Baptist Church chapel with Dr. Mike Lawson and Rev. Roy Burpo officiating. Mr. Martin was laid to rest at Cedarlawn Memorial Park, Sherman, Texas. with Chad Lamb, Colin Harrell, Jay Townsend, Matt Townsend, Billy Schneider and Danny Dillingham serving as pallbearers. Honorary pallbearers were Raymond Gressett, Bob Pinion, Gaylon Hamner, James Melton, Billy Gilbert and Steve Handley. "Bud" was born August 18, 1938 in Dorchester, Texas, son of George W. Martin and Hazel Clark Martin and passed from this life on Saturday, August 4, 2012 in Sherman. "Bud" is a 1957 graduate of Southmayd High School. He grew up working at the family's store, Martin's Grocery, located at Hwy. 56 West. "Bud" married the love of his life, Charlotte Runnels, on February 21, 1959 in Sherman. He worked at IBM from 1962-1974 and at Fisher Controls from 1977-2001, working in the maintenance department at both places. "Bud" had a great sense of humor; he made everyone around him laugh and loved his Web TV friends the he kept in contact with for the past 15 years. He was very devoted to caring for Charlotte the past 17 years until he went in the hospital over a month ago. "Bud" was a huge fan of the Dallas Cowboys and enjoyed gardening and his many guns. "Bud" was preceded in death by his parents; step-father, Marvin Brown; 2 sisters, Hazel Lee Martin and Billie Watkins; and nephew, Eric Little, II. He is survived by his wife; son, Buddy Martin; daughter, Susie Townsend and husband, Jay; sister, Pat Little; and brother, Bert Brown, all of Sherman; grandchildren, Jennifer Lamb and husband, Chad, of Bells; Matt Townsend and wife, Emily, of Howe; Bridget Harrell and husband, Colin, of Sherman; and Brittany Townsend Orr and husband, Matt, of San Antonio; 8 great-grandchildren; and many friends. Charity donations may be made in Bud's name to the Salvation Army or Meals on Wheels of Texoma. Services were under the direction of Waldo Funeral Home.  Charlotte Ann Martin was born on January 5, 1943 in Sherman, Texas, daughter of Elmer and Edna Runnels. Charlotte passed away from this life on February 22, 2020 at the age of 77 in Sherman, Texas. She married the love of her life, James "Bud" Martin at 16 years old on February 25, 1959. Charlotte and her husband were married 53 years until his passing in 2012. Charlotte loved to cook for Bud and spend his money, shopping, while he was at work. In 53 years together, they never spent a day apart. Bud always took care of Charlotte and protected her through sickness and health. Their love was timeless. Charlotte was a loving mother to her 2 children, Susie and Buddy. Her daughter Susie was her best friend. Her son, Buddy, was always her baby boy, even as an adult. She was the baby sister of 4 children. Her older siblings loved her dearly and always swore she was spoiled rotten, and knew it. Charlotte's grandchildren were her pride and joy. She dedicated everything to them, and they were her greatest achievement. Charlotte was strong and brave. She was a real pistol in life. Everyone always thought she the most beautiful woman in the room, wherever she was. Her favorite thing to do was listen to George Jones and Tammy Wynette sing. Country music was a way of life for Charlotte. She also loved watching Billy Graham preach on TV. He always made her feel even closer to the Lord and Savior. Charlotte loved Jesus with all her heart. She knew without a doubt she would spend eternity in Heaven when she passed away. Charlotte had a harder journey tham most, with her health, for so much of her life. She was always able to overcome anything that came her way. Her strength and faith were undeniable. Most importantly, Charlotte believed she was blessed beyond what she could have ever hoped for. Charlotte was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; a brother, Billy Jack Runnels; and a sister, Wanda Sue Hoket. She is survived by her children. Susie Townsend and husband, Jay; son, Buddy Martin; brother, E.C. Runnels and wife, Lois; brother-in-law, Bert Brown and wife, Alice; 4 grandchildren, Jennifer Lamb and husband, Chad; Matt Townsend and wife, Emily; Bridget Harrell and husband, Colin; Brittany Orr and husband, Matt; and 9 great-grandchildren. Funeral services for Charlotte were private.  Cedarlawn Cemetery Susan Hawkins © 2024 If you find any of Grayson County TXGenWeb links inoperable, please send me a message. |