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Submitted: 9/27/14 • Approved: 1/20/20 • Last Updated: 1/23/20 • R1042344-G0-S3
Frankie
May 23, 1945 - January 29, 2013
*Obituary
Springdale Morning News
Wednesday, February 6, 2013
SILOAM SPRINGS — Frankie Lee Martin Sr., 67, of Siloam Springs, Ark., passed away on Jan. 29, 2013, at his home. Mr. Martin was born May 23, 1945, in Greenville, Ky.; he was the son Charlie and Helen Martin.
Frankie married Betty Lou Gifford on Dec. 29, 1967, in Tahlequah, Okla. Mr. Martin was a Vietnam veteran, having served his country in the U.S. Army. He retired from Tyson after 40 years as a night guard. Frankie enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren, working on lawnmowers and collecting die-cast truck models.
Survivors include wife, Betty Lou Martin of the home; two daughters, Mischael Martin of the home, Shelia DeMoss and husband, Darrell Jr., Siloam Springs, Ark.; two sons, Frankie Lee Martin Jr. and wife, Sara, Springdale, Ark., Fred Martin of the home; six grandchildren, Jessica Martin, Christina Martin, Lauren Martin, Samantha Martin, Coby DeMoss and Katie DeMoss; one brother, Tommy Martin and wife, Becky, Hiwasse, Ark.
He was preceded death by his parents; and a grandson, Cody DeMoss.
Funeral services were held at the Backstrom-Pyeatte Chapel in Siloam Springs, Ark., on Friday, Feb. 1, 2013, with Pastor Mike Whorton officiating. Burial was held at the Martin Cemetery under the direction of Backstrom-Pyeatte Funeral Homes.
A memorial fund has been set up at Liberty Bank to help the family with funeral costs.
Contributed on 9/27/14 by wfields55
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