Donald Lee Martin

April 8, 1950 - August 22, 2020

Donald Lee Martin, beloved husband, father, grandfather and friend, passed away on August 22, 2020 at the age of 70. Don was loved by many people including his wife Kathy who stayed by his side for more than 50 years of marriage. Don was born on April 8, 1950 in Hobart, Oklahoma to Donald and Dorotha Martin. He also shared his home with his twin brother Michael Ray and younger brother John Richard. Don attended Crooked Oak High School then studied at Central State University, now known as UCO. Don and Kathy were high school sweethearts and went on to have three children, Donald Jason, Lori and Justin. An avid sports fan, Don spent his life playing, coaching and watching the games he loved most – baseball, tennis, golf, basketball, softball and football. He loved OU athletics and watching his children fall in love with the same sports. But Don discovered a new joy in the last eight years of his life - his granddaughters Kylee and Brooklyn. He watched them learn to play sports too and took great pride in being their Papa. In addition to his family, Don was surrounded by great friends. You could find him most Friday mornings enjoying breakfast and long conversations with his closest friends Rick McDonald and Steve and Barbara Beats. In his final years, they were by his side and provided tremendous support to both Don and Kathy. Don is survived by his wife Kathryn Martin, his children Lori and husband Bryan Spradley, Justin and wife Christine Martin, and his granddaughters Kylee and Brooklyn. He is preceded in death by his son Donald Jason Martin and brothers Michael Ray and John Richard Martin.