Gary Berten Martin

Gary Martin was born in Dallas, TX. He spent most of his life in Fort Worth and graduated from L.D. Bell High School. He enjoyed a successful 38 year career as the owner of MGM & Associates, a national animal healthcare company. He was a member of the American Quarter Horse Association and a former Director of the Texas Longhorn Breeder’s Association. Gary was very interested in breeding champion quarter horses and longhorns. His efforts resulted in many prize winning quarter horses and longhorns including IamBrazen, a national champion longhorn.

Gary’s family and friends remember him as a great cook and grill master. He welcomed everyone to his and Nancy’s home. He wanted everyone to be happy and well fed. Throughout his life Gary had great affection for Australian Shepherds and they were his constant companion.

Gary was a golfer and traveler. He loved Hawaii and traveled there may times with family and friends, enjoying his time on the links. Gary was quite proud of being a 32nd degree, Mason and valued his friendship with his fellow Masons.

He was predeceased by his parents, Onie and Katherine Martin, brother O.G. Martin, sister Kathy James. 

His survivors are: his wife of 56 years Nancy Martin, Weatherford, TX, and daughters, Pamela Bailey (Jack), Houston, TX, Terri Stitle (Mark), Weatherford, TX. Grandchildren: Austin Bevan (Marissa), Cody Bevan (Taylor), Kyle Stitle (Sidney) and Cory Stitle (Abby). Great Grandchildren: Emersyn, Blain, Henry, Luke, Harper, and Hendricks.

Thank you to VITAS Home Care (Hospice) whose help and support was immeasurable and our special thanks to Priscilla Gonzales whose exceptional loving care meant so much to us during Gary’s illness.

Funeral Service will be held 11am Monday, January 24, 2022 at Galbreaith Pickard Hilltop Chapel, 4941 I-20 Frontage Road, Willow Park, Texas 76087 with visitation starting at 10am.

In lieu of flowers please donate to:
Shriner’s Hospital for Children
By phone – 844-739-0849 – In memory of Gary Martin - N.S.Martin863@gmail.com
Website - www.LOVETOTHERESCUE.org/memorial-gifts - In memory of Gary Martin – Recipient Nancy Martin - please use email address N.S.Martin863@gmail.com

By mail: Shriner’s Hospital for Children
Attn: Processing Center
PO Box 947765
Atlanta, GA 30394

In memory of Gary Martin

Recipient Nancy Martin
401 Pitchfork Trail
Suite 702
Willow Park, TX 76087