Wednesday, March 10, 2010

Lester Levoy Martin

Lester Levoy Martin, 89, of Poteau, Oklahoma passed away on Saturday, March 6, 2010 in Poteau. Lester was born on May 22, 1920 in Isabella, Oklahoma to Edward Riley & Rebecca (Bierig) Martin. He was a farmer & rancher, a member of the NRA & the Kansas Hunting Association. Lester is survived by his wife of 45 years, Caral (Craft) Martin of the home; 3 daughters & sons in law, Carrie & David Carberry of Poteau & their daughters, Caitlin, Blake, Leslie & Jamie & their grandson Carson, all of Poteau, OK; Susanne & John Johnston of League City, Texas; Dena & T.W. Wilson of Checotah, OK; 2 sons & daughter in law, Dion & Debbie Wilkens & Dale Wilkens, all of Independence, KS; 2 sisters, Irene Sharpe of Tulsa, OK & Wanda Bisel of Ashland, KS; 4 brothers C.A. Martin, Larry Martin, & Jack Martin, all of Wichita, KS & Lonnie Martin of Halstead, KS; numerous other grandchildren; other relatives & loved ones and many beloved friends. Graveside services for Lester were held at 2:00 pm Thursday, March 11, 2010 at Bierig Cemetery in Okeene, OK with the Reverend Ed Cunningham officiating. Interment followed the services with arrangements under the direction of Evans & Miller Funeral Home of Poteau, OK.

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