Obituary for Terry Martin

Terry Joe Martin passed away on March 18, 2014 while surrounded by family; born on November 17, 1945 in Cushing, Oklahoma, to JD and Helen Ruth Martin. A friend to all he met, Terry’s zest for life could be seen and felt by those around him. Much of his life was spent working with and caring for animals which he cherished, but it could truly be seen when with his beloved horses which he would ride around town.

A graduate of the Buddy Beaston’s Farrier School in Sperry, Oklahoma; where he met World Roping Champion and actor Ben Johnston, someone Terry would never forget. Declared by the Ponca City News as "Ponca City’s Real Cowboy," Terry could be found at rodeos helping others, providing help to other cowboys as a rodeo clown, and making people laugh which he enjoyed immensely.

Terry was married to Jean Ann Robertson on March 17, 1978, making their home in Ponca City; where they enjoyed their lives together camping, going to rodeos, and attending many Round-Up Club events. The ever prankster, Terry was known for playing jokes on Jean Ann; as she now reflects back upon them enjoying her memories of him.

As a family man, Terry loved his family with all his heart. Especially his brother Howard and wife Norrine of Tallahassee, Florida. Terry survives his step-mother Marlene Martin of Ponca City; his son Travis Martin and wife Samantha of Elizabethtown, Kentucky, their children, Andrew, Christopher, Elizabeth, Connor, Brandon, and Madeleina. His daughter Carrier Pruitt and her husband David of Glen Rose, Arkansas, their children, William, Cheyenne, Ev, and Tyler. And his step-children Carl Robertson and Vernon Robertson and his wife Xenia and their daughter Xarapaz of Ponca City. As well as three great-grandchildren. His niece Julie and her husband Ken Savoy of Dayton, Ohio, whom Terry greatly influenced in her career choice. His nephew Steve and wife Elizabeth Martin of Windermere, Florida; and his brother-in-law John and wife Jolene Robertson of Ponca City. Terry enjoyed visits with his numerous family members, his favorite being his Aunt Lee Snowden of Edmond, Oklahoma; his loving cousins Deane and wife Barbara Williams of Hot Springs Village, Arkansas; Don and wife Mary Williams of Nixa, Missouri; Don and wife Imogene of Hot Springs Village, Arkansas; Dale and wife Phyllis Gooding of Cushing, Oklahoma, and many other family members.

Terry was preceded in death by his parents JD and Helen Martin.

A service will be held 10:30 a.m. Friday, March 21, 2014 at Trout Funeral Home Chapel. Committal Service will follow at 3:00 p.m. at Fairlawn Cemetery in Cushing, Oklahoma. Arrangements are under the direction of Trout Funeral Home & Crematory.

Casket Bearers are: Sam Smith, Gary Martin, Gary Sisco, John Robertson, Steve Martin, and Ken Savoy.

In remembrance of Terry’s overwhelming love of animals, the family asks that donations be given to the Ponca City Humane Society, 900 West Prospect, Ponca City, OK 74601.

Source: Trout Funeral Home