Gary Neal Martin

Gary Neal Martin was born on January 29, 1948 in Gainesville, Texas. He went home to Jesus on April 16, 2026.

He was the son of Vernon Quanah Martin and Lela Cravens Martin. Gary began working for Santa Fe Railroad in 1966 just prior to graduating from Gainesville High School. He married Peggy Lee Schroeder on June 29, 1968. Gary obtained an Associates degree from NCTC and attended UNT during this time. He worked for Santa Fe as a carman in Gainesville and as car foreman in Fort Worth, returning to Gainesville until the local site closed. He then worked at Peterbilt Denton until his retirement in 2012.

Gary enjoyed coaching his young sons in various sports and following their teams as they grew older.

Gary was a faithful Christian and follower of Jesus Christ. He was a member of Temple Baptist Church where he served as a deacon.

Survived by his wife Peggy; sons Scott (and wife Ninoska), Dennis (and wife Heather), Eric, and Danny; his grandchildren Sailor, Connor, Logan, Violet, Olivia, Hunter, Penelope, and Micah; nephew/brothers Steve Sikes, Randy Sikes, Greg Martin, Mike Cason, Terry Cason; nieces Brenda Walls, Cheryl Brown; sisters-in-law Tricia and Steve Dodson, Donna Odell, Sandra and Mark Erwin, Lorie and Doug Morrison, and extended family.  Predeceased by his parents; brother Dale Martin; sisters Juanita Cason, Verndell (Dell) Sikes Bridges; parents-in-law Lee and Frances Schroeder.

Services will be held Thursday April 23, 2026 at Temple Baptist Church sanctuary with visitation at 9:30, service beginning at 11:00, and graveside to follow at Fairview Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers please make a donations to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital or to the Visto Backpack Buddies P.O. Box 6071305 N. Culberson, Gainesville, TX  76241