David Martin never met a stranger. He enjoyed learning about peoples’ lives and revelled in sharing his travel adventures, how to get an advanced degree, or bragging about his grandchildren, daughters, and sons-in-law. He embraced civic life. He lived a life of service to his family and community. On any given weekend he could be found volunteering for Rotary International, a political cause, or tending to the community garden. His commitment to others began at a young age growing up in Tarkio, Missouri.

James David Martin was born on March 23, 1944, and died on November 12, 2023, surrounded in love. He is survived by his wife of 55 years, G-Ann Martin; his two daughters, Jenna and Jamie Martin; their husbands, Tal Tversky and Kyle Kunkle; and his six grandchildren, Adele, Flora, Hazel, and Leo Tversky of Austin, and Lyla and Cooper Kunkle of Denver. We miss him dearly, but feel his presence and legacy daily.

In remembrance of David’s life and legacy, the family asks that charitable donations be made to the James David Martin Scholarship fund at Midwestern State University. The money towards this fund will go to an endowed scholarship for a student in the Bachelor of Applied Arts and Science program, a program that offers adult learners to complete their college education through career focused curriculum. Donations may be made directly through this link, https://giving.msutexas.edu/campaigns/j-david-martin-scholarship-fund, or sent to Midwestern State University, 3410 Taft Blvd., Wichita Falls, TX 76308. Please write “James David Martin Scholarship Fund” in the subject line.

Family and friends will celebrate his life well-lived and well-loved at First Presbyterian Church in Georgetown, Texas, on April 20, 2024, at 11:00 a.m. at First Presbyterian Church, 703 S. Church Street, Georgetown. Per his request, a BBQ lunch will follow. More details announced at www.jdavidmartin.com.