Rickey Wayne Martin

Rickey Wayne Martin, loved husband, father, grandfather and friend, passed away on May 25th, 2021, at the age of 71. He was born in Odessa, Texas on January 17th, 1950, to Mary and Don Martin. He was the oldest of 4 children and was close to his younger siblings, Charlotte, Donna and David. He attended and played football for The University of Texas when they won the 1969 National Championship. He graduated from East Central State University in Ada, Oklahoma and went on to become a Certified Public Accountant. He enjoyed riding horses, spending time with family and friends, and watching sports and westerns movies and dancing. He had a big personality and never met a stranger. His time with his friends were some of his favorites, and he loved telling stories about the fun they had playing football together at Odessa Permian. He was a loving grandfather who spoiled his grandchildren, and they will miss their "Bobots" dearly.

He is survived by his wife Carla Avena Martin, and his children, Beau McMahon and Christine Anderson, Her Husband, Matthew, and his grandchildren, Katherine and Jack, and his stepsons Gerardo and Yehudi Diaz. Rickey is also survived by his brother, "his best friend" David Martin and wife Melinda, his sister Donna Pufal and husband Bob, and numerous nieces and nephews.

A service will be held at Ellis Funeral Home Located at 801 Andrews Highway, Midland, Texas 79701 on Saturday, June 12, 2021 at 3:00 PM. Rickey Martin's Family would like to thank the Hospice of Midland for all their care.