In Loving Memory
Robert "Bobby" Arch Martin
8/10/1932 — 11/20/2016
Claybar-Funeral-Home
A Life Remembered
Obituary
Robert “Bobby” Arch Martin, 84, of Orangefield, Texas, passed away on November 21, 2016.
A memorial gathering will be held from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m., Saturday, November 26, 2016, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City.
Born in Jasper, Texas, on August 10, 1932, he was the son of J.A. and Odell Martin. Bobby was a member of a bowling league and enjoyed fishing, hunting, and camping. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him.
He was preceded in death by his parents; and his grandson, Jayson Roberts.
Bobby is survived by his loving wife of 59 years, Betty Martin; children, Jackie Roberts and husband George, of Orangefield, Johnny Martin and wife Hollie, of Orangefield, and George Martin, of Jasper; grandchildren, Justin Roberts, Kari Shellhammer, Crystal Martin, John Robert Martin, Gracie Martin, Carey Chapman, and Tabatha Marks; 8 great-grandchildren; brothers-in-law, Tom Phelps, of Vidor and Cleabern Phelps, of Jasper; and his aunt, Marie Harris, of Groves.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to the American Heart Association at 10900-B Stonelake Blvd., Suite 320 Austin, TX 78759.
A memorial gathering will be held from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m., Saturday, November 26, 2016, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City.
Born in Jasper, Texas, on August 10, 1932, he was the son of J.A. and Odell Martin. Bobby was a member of a bowling league and enjoyed fishing, hunting, and camping. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him.
He was preceded in death by his parents; and his grandson, Jayson Roberts.
Bobby is survived by his loving wife of 59 years, Betty Martin; children, Jackie Roberts and husband George, of Orangefield, Johnny Martin and wife Hollie, of Orangefield, and George Martin, of Jasper; grandchildren, Justin Roberts, Kari Shellhammer, Crystal Martin, John Robert Martin, Gracie Martin, Carey Chapman, and Tabatha Marks; 8 great-grandchildren; brothers-in-law, Tom Phelps, of Vidor and Cleabern Phelps, of Jasper; and his aunt, Marie Harris, of Groves.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to the American Heart Association at 10900-B Stonelake Blvd., Suite 320 Austin, TX 78759.
Service Details
Gatherings in remembrance
Memorial Gathering
Saturday, November 26, 2016 · 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Claybar Funeral Home - Bridge City, 800 Highland Drive, Bridge City, 77611
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November 25, 2016
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Nancy Lyles Sonnier
November 23, 2016
Jackie - so sorry for your loss. Losing a loved one is the hardest thing we have to do but he is in a much better place. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your loved ones. God bless you, Nancy Lyles Sonnier
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