ALFRED J. MARTIN

Alfred J. Martin passed away on Tuesday, May 11, 2010 at Meadow Creek Nursing Home at the age of 95. Alfred was born on September 23, 1914 to George and Lillie Martin in Tatum, New Mexico. He married Dorothy Martin on December 14, 1935 in Lubbock, Texas and worked for Southern Pacific Railroad for many years. Funeral Services will be 2:00 p.m. Saturday, May 15, 2010 at Robert Massie Riverside Chapel with Pastor Mark Riggins of San Angelo Church officiating. Burial will follow at Lawnhaven Memorial Gardens. Alfred was preceded in death by his loving wife; and two brothers, Elmer and Calvin. Alfred is survived by one son, Mike Martin and his wife Beth of San Lorenzo, California; two daughters, Gail Shuping and her husband Rod; and Lucille Wood and her husband Stanley; one sister, Lea Etta Youngblood and two brothers, Buford and Everett Martin; grandchildren, Dr. Lonnie Stanton, M.D. (Judy); Ralena Stanton (Sonya); Andy Stanton (Cristi); Justin Martin ( April); Clayton Martin (Amy); Tyler Martin; Crystal Gibson (Tom); Tiffany Shuping (Mike); and Tony Shuping; fourteen great grandchildren; and two great great-grandchildren. The family would like to extend a special thanks to the nurses and nurse'™s aides and also VistaCare Hospice.