Anthony Charles

Martin

Anthony Charles "Tony" Martin, 76, of Blanchard, died Sunday, January 30, 2022, in Oklahoma City.  The son of Homer Charlie Martin and Vera Fern (Johnston) Martin, he was born September 12, 1945, in Atoka County, Oklahoma.

Tony served in the Army National Guard and worked as a millwright for General Motors for over 28 years, before retiring.  He owned and operated The Riteway Café and then Pistol Pete's in Blanchard for many years, where he worked alongside his wife.  In his spare time, Tony enjoyed welding, woodworking, and fishing.  His greatest enjoyment came from spending time with his family and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Mary Martin; and his sister, Veda Mae Nelson.

Tony is survived by his children, Stephanie Shields of Enid, Travis Martin and his wife, Crystal, of Norman, Gina Duerr and husband, Chris, of Iowa, Kelly Crouse and husband, Jeff, of Texas, Kristy Potter and husband, Ron, of Shawnee, and Billy Potter of Nebraska; fifteen grandchildren, Christopher Jordan, Jessica Jordan, Anthony Kelsay, Cassandra Potter, Valarie Potter, Amber McKnight and husband, Zach, Ciara Davis, Blake Flud and wife, Ashley, Elledge Boydston, Brody Goines, Trey Schneider, Scout Martin, Sawyer Martin, Jessica Ford and husband, Hunter, and Ronald "Little Ron" Potter, V.; twenty great grandchildren, Landon, Tessa, Logan, Kevin, Maddy, Kenna, Jaxxon, Abel, Sariah, Hayden, Hudson, Harper, Amos, Estella, Quorra June, Aspen, Everly, Alina May, Rhylen, and Keegan; one brother, James Martin of Moore; and many other loved ones and friends.

A private family memorial service will be held at a later date.  Cremation arrangements are under the direction of Eisenhour Funeral Home of Blanchard.  Online obituary and guestbook are available at www.eisenhourfh.com.