Dion Gene Martin

Dion attended Clark High School, graduating in 1984. He attended the Universal Technical Institute in Arizona, before returning to Las Vegas to work as a trained auto mechanic. He and "the boys" made the corner of Trop and Maryland (aka "The Gaaashole") their home for many years. He worked briefly as a ramp agent for Southwest Airlines, even more briefly as an electrician, before realizing that heights and he were not good friends. He took over responsibilities as the maintenance man and property manager at his father's 7-plex apartment building on Philadelphia Avenue, where he took great pride in helping out his father, tending to the building and creating lasting relationships with the tenants. He (and his sister Sheri) joined their father as tax specialists at Martin Tax Service in June 2008. His tax office (decked out in UNLV Rebels paraphernalia) was where Dion was happy to spend half his day working on returns, half his day rocked back, sharing stories and laughs with clients.

Dion enjoyed many sports but was particularly a lifelong fan of the UNLV Runnin' Rebels basketball team, as well as Rebels football. Additionally, he was a passionate participant in the Fantasy Football League for many years. He loved crafting a creative, unique team name every year.

Dion was known for his fun, loving personality. He was a skilled prankster and everyone enjoyed his great sense of humor. He was open, engaging and filled with gratitude. He walked into a room with a bashful, yet beaming smile. It was not uncommon to see tears of joy streaming down his face.

He is survived by his parents, Gene Martin and Janie Boyes, along with his sister Sheri and brothers Mike and Shawn. He will be deeply missed by his girlfriend of 18 years, Pam Baca. He will be missed by his family, his friends, his clients and all others who knew him.

Rest in peace, Dion. On to the next adventure.

A visitation for Dion will be held Monday, January 29, 2024 from 9:30 AM to 12:00 PM at Palm Downtown Mortuary, 1325 North Main St, Las Vegas, NV 89101. A funeral service will occur Monday, January 29, 2024 from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM, 1325 North Main St, Las Vegas, NV 89101. A committal service will occur Monday, January 29, 2024 from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM at Palm Downtown Cemetery, 1325 North Main St, Las Vegas, NV 89101.

Serving as pallbearers are Mike Martin, Shawn Martin, Kevin Colbert, Joe Grippaldi, Todd Peterson, and Chuck Somers.