Larry Dewayne Martel I

1955 ∼ 2010

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Funeral services for Larry Dewayne Martel I, 55, of Sour Lake, will be held 10:00 a.m., Friday, June 4, 2010, at First Baptist Church, Sour Lake with interment to follow at Rosedale Cemetery. A gathering of family and friends will be held Thursday, from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Claybar Kelley-Watkins Funeral Home. Mr. Martel was born May 3, 1955 in Beaumont, TX to Raymond and Betty Martel and passed away on May 30, 2010 in Livingston, TX. Larry was a past member of Local Union Pipefitters 195 from 1974 through 1984. He is currently a member of United Steelworkers Union 13-1 of Pasadena, TX and was a welder at Rohm and Haas/Dow Chemical. He served as past master at Sour Lake Masonic Lodge 1002.

He was preceded in death by his father; grandparents, Grady Martel, Sr. and wife, Agatha and Elbert DuBose, Sr. and wife, Ardelia. Those left to cherish his memory are his wife, Gay Beth Martel; his mother; son, Larry Dewayne Martel II; grandchildren, Corbin James Martel and Larry "Trace" Dewayne Martel III; sisters, Carolyn Abney, Cathy Martel, Patty Allison, and Mona West; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Memorial donations may be made to the Masonic Lodge 1002, PO Box 1335, Sour Lake, TX 77659 or to the American Heart Association at their website, heart.org.

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Anonymous June 8, 2010

I was so saddened to hear of your loss of this fine man and beloved family member. Know that my prayers are with you all. Much love, Kerry radley##imported-begin##kerry radley##imported-end##

Anonymous June 5, 2010

Gay, Tommie Sue told me about Larry. It was so strange because I had just been thinking about you and wondering how you were doing. Of all the people in our class ya'll were the ones I missed the most. You will be in my prayers always, now and forever##imported-begin##Averill Mitchell##imported-end##

Anonymous June 4, 2010

Gay Beth, I am so sorry about Larry, and I feel awful because I just now learned about it. Please forgive me for not coming. I didn't see the two of you often, but when I did, it was always a cheerful hello. I will pray for you in the coming days and w##imported-begin##Sherry Williams##imported-end##

Anonymous June 3, 2010

Our deepest sympathies are with you and your family at this most difficult time. I always enjoyed talking to Larry at work. He would always ask me if we were finished building our house. Larry will be missed, and always remembered. Sincerely, Doug and##imported-begin##Doug and Liane Sturdevant##imported-end##

Anonymous June 3, 2010

Many prayers for you and your family as you mourn the loss of a wonderful, husband, father, brother and son... God Bless you all and may the Lord lift you in this, your time of need...##imported-begin##Marsha##imported-end##

Anonymous June 3, 2010

Betty and family of Larry, Ronnie and I are heartbroken after hearing of your loss. Our thoughts, prayers and love are with you at this very sad time. He lived his life well and we know you will miss him dearly. Much sympathy, Judi and Ronnie Benoi##imported-begin##judi and Ronnie Benoit##imported-end##

Anonymous June 3, 2010

Gay, I am sorry about Larry, he was a very special person and loved you so much. He was always so polite to me. He would always do what he could to help anybody, he will be missed so much. If you need anything or help let me know what I can do. Love ya##imported-begin##Yolanda Lockwood##imported-end##

Anonymous June 3, 2010

larry, you will missed by so many people. im sorry i only knew you for a short time##imported-begin##ERIN WEATHERS##imported-end##

Anonymous June 2, 2010

Gay,Dewayne,& Family, Our thoughts & prayers are with you all during this time. May God bless each of you richly with his love and the very special memories of Larry. Love from Our Family##imported-begin##Eva Winegeart Provost##imported-end##

Anonymous June 2, 2010

Larry always had such a big heart. No matter the distance or how long between phone calls, I always knew I could count on Larry to never change. I have so many great memories of our days at Rohm and Haas. Even though it was "just a job", there were so ma##imported-begin##Beckie Cooper##imported-end##

Anonymous June 2, 2010

My daughter & I have only been in the Futral/Martel family since 2006, but Bubba always treated us like it had been a lifetime. His kindness & love of family meant the world to me & I will miss him dearly. I pray for Gay, Dewayne, the boys & Aunt Betty t##imported-begin##Kim Futral##imported-end##

Anonymous June 2, 2010

I am so sorry for what happened. I liked him because if I needed a fish hook replaced or needed new bait, he would do it for me. He made me feel like part of the family forever,thats what I'll always remember of him. I love ya'll so much!!! Love, Sam##imported-begin##Samantha Lowe##imported-end##

Anonymous June 2, 2010

My thoughts and prayers are with the Martel family during this difficult time. May you find comfort in memories of happy times together with Larry.##imported-begin##Susan Hogg HJ Class of '75##imported-end##

Anonymous June 2, 2010

SORRY WE AREN'T ABLE TO BE THERE, BUT KNOW THAT YOU ALL ARE IN OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS. WE LOVE YOU "BUBBA" AND WILL MISS YOU. AUNT MARY & UNCLE LEWIS##imported-begin##MARY FUTRAL##imported-end##

Anonymous June 2, 2010

So sorry to hear about Larry,Our son Tracy and Dewayne were friends in school, I remember Larry coaching their T-Ball team he was always so nice. Our condolences go to the family,Gay,Betty,Dewayne and Carolyn. Wayne & Beth Davis##imported-begin##Wayne & Beth Davis##imported-end##

Anonymous June 2, 2010

So sorry to hear about Larry. I remember you guys from high school. Wedgeworth family praying for your family at this difficult time.##imported-begin##Diane Wedgeworth Welsh##imported-end##

Anonymous June 2, 2010

May God Bless the family at this sad time. So sorry to hear the news of Larry's passing we all grew up together during over grade school years at Amelia Elem.##imported-begin##Clydell Smith Venable##imported-end##