Bobby Martin
December 13, 1963 — June 20, 2024
Robert “Bobby” Darrell Martin, resident of Greenbrier, Arkansas, departed this life on Thursday, June 20, 2024, in the comfort of his home with his loving wife, Leslie, and his loyal dog Ginger by his side at the age of 60. Bobby was born in Conway, Arkansas on December 13, 1963, the son of Robert “Bob” Martin and Marilyn (Smith Martin) Tubbs.
Bobby was a 1982 graduate of Greenbrier High School, and he spent his childhood growing up in Wooster, Arkansas. As a young man, Bobby worked as a ranch hand riding and breaking horses and living the life of a cowboy. Bobby spent many hours on the back of a horse. There was not a horse that he could not ride though many gave him trouble and a few broken bones. His family and friends favorite memories involve Bobby and a horse. Bobby was a member of the Arkansas Cowboy’s Association and the Arkansas Rodeo Association. In 1980, Bobby competed in the Arkansas High School Team Roping Championship.
Later in life, he married Leslie Thorn Martin, May 31, 2018. As Bobby’s health declined, Leslie stood by his side and cared for him with love. Bobby loved spending time with his family. He was a member of Friendship Baptist Church where he enjoyed listening to the old gospel hymns.
Bobby will forever be remembered for his horsemanship knowledge and skills, as well as his kind and caring nature. He always loved animals especially horses and dogs. He was a loving son, husband, brother, uncle, father and grandfather. Bobby had many passions in his life, but the greatest of those were his Lord and his family.
Bobby was preceded in death by his father, Robert “Bob” Wesley Martin, his paternal grandparents, Virgil and Marie Martin and maternal grandparents Owen and Modenia Smith. He is survived by his loving wife Leslie; mother Marilyn and stepfather Lynn Tubbs of Greenbrier. Five children, Heather (Chris) Landers of Jonesboro, Cody Martin, Travis Martin of Greenbrier, Newly (Amber) Martin of Jacksonville, and Kanyin Martin of Mt. Vernon; four grandchildren, Robert Wayne “RW”, Evelyn, Newly “Cash” and Finley Martin; two sisters, Robin (Tim) Tyler of Greenbrier and Cindy (David) Barker of Wooster; mother-in-law, Kay Thorn of Greenbrier; brother-in-law, Mark (Shelly) Thorn of Guy; sister-in-law, Lisa Halk of Cherry Valley; three step-children Kayla (Jimmy) Tubbs, Will Brown, Wesley (Lynsey) Brown; seven step-grandchildren, Bryleigh, Mayceigh, Hatteigh, Sydneigh Tubbs and Emma, Weston and Jackson Brown. Several nieces and nephews including Megan, Ethan, Wesley and Henry; and a host of other relatives and friends.
We know that his Dad was waiting for Bobby to join him in heaven.
Pallbearers will be Lance Reynolds, Wayne Evans, Jeff Lee, Tim Harris, Tommy Lynn Browning and Jayde Slade. Honorary pallbearers will be Clarence Taylor, Lamar Hartness, Tim Tyler, David Barker and Mark Thorn.
Friends may visit at Wooster First Baptist Church 2 p.m. on Saturday, June 22, 2024 with Funeral services starting at 3:00 pm. Interment will follow in Pleasant Valley Cemetery at Wooster.
If you would like to send flowers, please send to Wooster First Baptist Church (68 Church Circle, Wooster, Arkansas 72181).
Bobby was a 1982 graduate of Greenbrier High School, and he spent his childhood growing up in Wooster, Arkansas. As a young man, Bobby worked as a ranch hand riding and breaking horses and living the life of a cowboy. Bobby spent many hours on the back of a horse. There was not a horse that he could not ride though many gave him trouble and a few broken bones. His family and friends favorite memories involve Bobby and a horse. Bobby was a member of the Arkansas Cowboy’s Association and the Arkansas Rodeo Association. In 1980, Bobby competed in the Arkansas High School Team Roping Championship.
Later in life, he married Leslie Thorn Martin, May 31, 2018. As Bobby’s health declined, Leslie stood by his side and cared for him with love. Bobby loved spending time with his family. He was a member of Friendship Baptist Church where he enjoyed listening to the old gospel hymns.
Bobby will forever be remembered for his horsemanship knowledge and skills, as well as his kind and caring nature. He always loved animals especially horses and dogs. He was a loving son, husband, brother, uncle, father and grandfather. Bobby had many passions in his life, but the greatest of those were his Lord and his family.
Bobby was preceded in death by his father, Robert “Bob” Wesley Martin, his paternal grandparents, Virgil and Marie Martin and maternal grandparents Owen and Modenia Smith. He is survived by his loving wife Leslie; mother Marilyn and stepfather Lynn Tubbs of Greenbrier. Five children, Heather (Chris) Landers of Jonesboro, Cody Martin, Travis Martin of Greenbrier, Newly (Amber) Martin of Jacksonville, and Kanyin Martin of Mt. Vernon; four grandchildren, Robert Wayne “RW”, Evelyn, Newly “Cash” and Finley Martin; two sisters, Robin (Tim) Tyler of Greenbrier and Cindy (David) Barker of Wooster; mother-in-law, Kay Thorn of Greenbrier; brother-in-law, Mark (Shelly) Thorn of Guy; sister-in-law, Lisa Halk of Cherry Valley; three step-children Kayla (Jimmy) Tubbs, Will Brown, Wesley (Lynsey) Brown; seven step-grandchildren, Bryleigh, Mayceigh, Hatteigh, Sydneigh Tubbs and Emma, Weston and Jackson Brown. Several nieces and nephews including Megan, Ethan, Wesley and Henry; and a host of other relatives and friends.
We know that his Dad was waiting for Bobby to join him in heaven.
Pallbearers will be Lance Reynolds, Wayne Evans, Jeff Lee, Tim Harris, Tommy Lynn Browning and Jayde Slade. Honorary pallbearers will be Clarence Taylor, Lamar Hartness, Tim Tyler, David Barker and Mark Thorn.
Friends may visit at Wooster First Baptist Church 2 p.m. on Saturday, June 22, 2024 with Funeral services starting at 3:00 pm. Interment will follow in Pleasant Valley Cemetery at Wooster.
If you would like to send flowers, please send to Wooster First Baptist Church (68 Church Circle, Wooster, Arkansas 72181).
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