Thurlow Austin Martin

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Roller Coffman Funeral Home
923 Hwy 65 N
Marshall, AR  72650
Sunday, August 21, 2016
6:00 till 8:00 PM
Service Schedule
Roller Coffman
923 Hwy. 65 North
Marshall, AR  72650
Monday, August 22, 2016
10:00 AM
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Marshall Memorial Gardens
Highway 27 North
Marshall, AR  72650
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of Marshall, AR

October 22, 1913 - August 19, 2016

Thurlow Austin ''TA'' Martin, age 102 of Marshall, Arkansas passed from this life on Friday, August 19th, 2016 at Hospice of the Ozarks in Mountain Home, Arkansas. He was born in Searcy County, Arkansas on October 22nd, 1913 to Mr. Albert Pickney Martin and Mrs. Sarah Elizabeth (Fox) Martin.

Thurlow was a veteran of the United States Navy and served during WWII. He worked for the CCC during the depression. He was a farmer his entire life and lived on the family farm for over 95 years. Thurlow still rode his four-wheeler around the farm at the age of 100.

Thurlow is preceded in death by his parents; his wife of 80 years and 9 months, Hazel (Horton) Martin; one daughter, Joyce Drewry; and nine siblings.

Survivors include one son, Gene Martin and wife Mae of Marshall; and daughter, Sarah Qualls and husband Elbert of Harrison; grandchildren, Karen (Chris) Hoffman, Todd Gasaway, Eric (Amy) Gasaway, Dena (Jeff) Dixon, Rhonda (Donnie) Honeycutt, Cindy Porter, Sherri (George) Smith, William Austin Drewry, Donald (Cathy) Martin, Ronald (Diane) Martin, Anna Radubaugh, Ursula (Mike) Burney, Deidra (Robert) Gunnels and Melissa (Dennis) Griffin; twenty-one great grandchildren; seventeen great-great grandchildren; son-in-law, William Drewry; and his beloved cat, Joy who shared his life for approximately sixteen years.

Funeral services for Thurlow will be 10:00 AM Monday, August 22nd, 2016 at Roller-Coffman Chapel in Marshall, Arkansas with Bro. Donnie Horton officiating. Visitation will be 6:00 till 8:00 PM Sunday, August 21st, 2016 in the Chapel. Burial will be in Marshall Memorial Gardens.
Pallbearers will be Eric Gasaway, Todd Gasaway, Austin Gunnels, William Austin Drewry, Nathan Honeycutt and Christopher Casey. Honorary pallbearers will be Kirk Dixon, Josh Smith, Cody Hoffman, Austin Gasaway, Craig Fox, Dustin Hoffman, William Drewry and Charles Horton.

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Tommy Wallis
Flippin, AR
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Monday, August 22, 2016

Gene, Sarah and families, my deepest sympathy is with you all at this time of loss. May God bless and comfort you in the days ahead.

Tommy Wallis

todd horton
marshall, AR
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Monday, August 22, 2016

it is a very nice video memorial for mr. martin with mrs.martin with photos of the family and life over the years.

Ronda Robinson
western grove, AR
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Sunday, August 21, 2016

Sara and Eric and family....Sorry for your loss. May god wrap his arms around you and give you comfort during this time. God Bless You.

Ron Martin
San Antonio, TX
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Saturday, August 20, 2016

Grandpa was quite the character. I will always have fond memories of Grandpa. I am sure Grandma is happy to have him with her , and they are walking hand and hand on the farm once again. God bless you Grandpa, and thanks for the memories.
Sincerely,
Ron Martin

Kathy,and Eddie Morrison
Marshall, AR
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Saturday, August 20, 2016

We are so sorry to hear about Thurlow passing away.We send Gean,and Sarah, and all the family our deepest sympathy,and prayers.Love to all.