JAMES D. MARTIN

James D. Martin, 89, of Austin and formerly of Olton, died Monday, Feb. 20, 2023, in Round Rock, TX. Funeral services were held at 11 a.m., Saturday, Feb. 25, 2023, at Olton Methodist Church, in Olton, Texas, with Diane Sackrider officiating. Interment followed at Olton Cemetery under the direction of Ramage Funeral Directors.

James was born March 7, 1933, in Erath County, near Stephenville,TX, to Charley and Leona (Edwards) Martin. He graduated from Olton High School in 1951. In 1955, James married Nora Lee “Wozey” Wozencraft. James drove a truck for Jefferies Lumber in Olton before moving to Austin in 1972. He was a brick and block layer and owned and operated Martin & Haney Masonry, in Austin, for many years.

A member of Olton Methodist Church, James was also a Scottish Rite Mason and 60-year member of Olton Masonic Lodge #1257. James enjoyed listening and dancing to music by Ernest Tubbs and Hank Williams. He enjoyed watching football, especially the Dallas Cowboys and Texas Longhorns.

The family suggests memorials be made to the Olton Cemetery Association, PO Box 1055, Olton, TX 79064.