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IN MEMORIUM

AGC Bobby Joe Martin, USN (RET)

AGC Bobby Joe Martin  Bobbie Joe "B.J." or "Bob" Martin, 66, passed away Thursday, March 30, 2006, at his home in Benbrook, shortly after being diagnosed with cancer.

Bob Martin was born Aug. 11, 1939, in Kennett, Mo. He entered the U.S. Navy in 1958, attaining the rank of chief petty officer. He retired in 1983 from the Naval Oceanography Command Detachment at Carswell Air Force Base after 25 years of service to his country.

In 1985, Bob went to work for Colonial Country Club in Fort Worth. He was a loyal 21-year employee, serving in the security department, and he spent the last five years as head of security.

Bob was preceded in death by his parents, Mary Lucille Crafton and George W. Crafton; grandmother, Estelle McCreary; grandfather, Clarence Martin; and aunt, Lydie Crump.

Submitted by Margaret (Margie) Martin (Widow of BJ Martin)