Kurt Reynolds Martin

Funeral services for Kurt Reynolds Martin, 59, of Lufkin will be held Friday, October 5, 2012 at 2:00 p.m. in the Timberland Drive Church of Christ with Philip Strong officiating. Interment will follow in the Largent Cemetery.

Mr. Martin was born December 4, 1952 in Rolla, Missouri to the late Luther Washburn and Jeanne Frances (Reynolds) Martin, and died Sunday, September 30, 2012 in a local hospital. He had resided in Lufkin for 35 years.

Kurt's first love was serving the Lord and spreading the gospel. He spent his last years preaching at the Eastside Church of Christ in Palestine where he endeared himself to everyone. He was a treasured father, grandfather, brother, uncle and friend. He had a quick wit, a keen sense of humor and was blessed with the ability to lighten the mood and bring a smile at the most opportune times. When his three children were in school he served on the Hudson ISD school board and was an active parent and coach for his children's many activities. In the last seven years as a grandfather he continued that same support with his five grandsons. Kurt was a man of many talents. His most recent interest included being the sound man for the Cowboy B Show. He considered it his ""hunting, fishing, and golf"" replacement. He was honored to work with such talent and loved ones. He will be sorely missed by all who loved him.

Survivors include his sons and daughters-in-law, Todd and Brooke Martin of Huntington and Grant and Amanda Martin of Nacogdoches; daughter and son-in-law, Amber and Barett Duren of Huntington; former wife and mother of his children, Brenda Martin of Hudson; grandchildren, Peyton Martin, Caleb Martin, Karter Duren, Owen Duren and Sawyer Duren; brother and sister-in-law, Lynn and Marione Martin of Alva, Oklahoma; sisters and brothers-in-law, Judy and Harlan Doering of McPherson, Kansas, Tara Calhoun of Norman, Oklahoma and Marta and Bob Ward of Houston; beloved ""dear sweet"" mother-in-law, Roberta Murray of Hudson; brother-in-law, Randy ""Pud"" Murray of Duncanville; and numerous nieces, nephews and other relatives.

Pallbearers will be Randy Murray, Mack Duncan, Jason King, Steve Bradley, Charles Lopez, Tim Beamon, Monte Ramsey and Steve Walsh.

Honorary pallbearers will be the brethren at Eastside Church of Christ in Palestine.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Muscular Dystrophy Association, P.O. Box 78960, Phoenix, Arizona 85062.

The family will welcome friends and loved ones from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Thursday evening at Carroway Funeral Home.

Memories and condolences may be added at www.carrowayfuneralhome.com.

Carroway Funeral Home, Lufkin, directors.