Joe Lee Martin

Funeral service for Joe Lee Martin, 74, of Wister took place Monday, Nov. 28, 2022, at Wister First Baptist Church with Sam Walden officiating.

Pallbearers were Curtis Martin, Chase Martin, Bryce Martin, Brody Martin, Cole Wann, Jonas Branscum and Seth McKenzie. Honorary pallbearers were Bob Free and Mike Morgan.

Burial took place at Ellis Chapel Cemetery, Wister under the direction of Evans and Miller Funeral Home. Poteau.

He was born Sept. 14, 1948, in Waynesboro, Tenn., to Mary (Dunn) Martin and Burris Martin and passed away Thursday, Nov. 24, 2022, in Wister.

He married Donna Ray on July 20, 1966, in Sherman, Texas.

He was preceded in death by his parents Burris and Mary Martin.

He was a member of the Poteau Masonic Lodge No. 46 since 1972.

Survivors include his wife of 56 years Donna Martin, sons Joe Martin II and wife Krissy Jo, Tony Martin and wife Melanie, Donny Martin and Billy Martin, a host of other friends and loved ones. He was the proud Paw Paw of seven grandchildren Toni McKenzie, Mary Branscum, Curtis Martin, Kara Martin, Bryce Martin, Chase Martin and Brody Martin and nine greatgrandchildren Cole Wann, Jalynn Wann, Kacie Branscum, Hadley Branscum, Jolee Wann, Paislee Martin, Creed McKenzie, Cord Branscum and Cooper Martin.

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