Eli Martinez, 77, of Grand Prairie, TX, passed away in Arlington, TX, on 7/15/2023. Eli was born in Alice, TX, on 09/14/1945 to Paula Bazan and Elias Martinez, Sr. He attended Williams Adams High School and Baylor University.
Eli married Becky McNair, and together they had two children and later adopted a 3rd child, Carl Martinez, Marcus Martinez, and Zoraida Martinez. He worked as a City Planner for the City of Dallas for 20+ years and enjoyed substitute teaching after retirement.
Eli is survived by his wife, Becky Martinez, and Mother Paula Martinez.
Children: Marcus Martinez, Zoraida Martinez, and her husband, Daniel Martinez.
Grandchildren: Geneva Martinez, Damian Martinez, Devin Robinette, Miralee Martinez, and Becca Martinez.
Carl Martinez and Elias Martinez, Sr predeceased him.
Memorial services will be held at Marshall Baptist Church on 7/20/2023 at 6 P.M.
Funeral services will be held at Moore Funeral Home on 07/21/2023 at 1 P.M.
In place of flowers, please donate to a charity of your choice in his honor.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.moore-funeralhome.com for the Martinez family.