Dwain Walters Martin

Dwain Walters Martin

1934-2017

Services for Dwain Walters Martin, 82, Edgewood, were held Monday, June 26, 2017, at Eubank Funeral Home. Interment followed in Haven of Memories.

Mr. Martin passed away June 22, 2017, in Tyler after a brief illness.

He was born Nov. 20, 1934, in Edgewood to Nomie Wallace Martin and Bonnie LaFaye Walters.

He grew up in Edgewood and joined the army where he served during the Korean conflict. After serving his country, he moved to Mesquite and married Tyrece Swann. After raising their children, the Martins moved to Winnsboro where he opened his first barbeque restaurant. The Martins had homes in both Winnsboro and Edgewood. 

He enjoyed mowing, building and gardening in his spare time. He married Wanda Joyce Dickerson in 2000 and was a member of First Baptist Church in Edgewood.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Nomie and Bonnie Martin; and wife, Tyrece Swann Martin in 1998 after 41 years of marriage.

He is survived by his wife, Wanda Joyce Martin; daughters, Rhonda Martin Cook, Renee’ Elizabeth Martin; stepdaughters, Joyce Wanell Hogue and Glenita Blackwood; stepsons, Ricky McCary and Paul McCary; grandchildren, Laci Oettmeier, Jessica Williams, Laura Fangman, and Andrew Cook; several step grandchildren; and sister, Sharon Martin Kinard.