Lloyd Elton

Martin

Lloyd Elton Martin, 83, of Blanchard, went to be home with many of his family and friends, while surrounded by his loving family on October 19, 2024, at 11:24 P.M.  He will be missed by all.  The son of Johnnie William Martin and Etta Elizebeth (Smith) Martin, Lloyd was born on August 19, 1941, in Ft. Towson.

Lloyd spent his younger years in the Hugo/Ft. Towson area.  As a young man, his family moved to California to farm the crops.  The family moved back to Oklahoma to Newcastle where they made their home.  Lloyd lived in Newcastle until he met the love of his life, Betty Freeman.  They married on November 24, 1961, and started their family.

Lloyd was always an extremely hard worker, whether it was at home or at his job.  You could always find him either under a truck or in his garden.  His many jobs included driving an 18-wheeler truck cross country, owning a gas station, operating cranes, built fences and treated bridges for the state, and a fiber cable.  Lloyd's dream job was working with his two boys doing contract work for the state.

Lloyd is preceded in death by his parents; wife, Betty Martin; and six siblings.

He is survived by his two sons, Mike Martin and Sharon of Dibble and Mark Martin and wife Kindra of Blanchard; daughter, Angela Bell and husband Johnnie of Blanchard; five grandchildren, Logan Martin and family, Case Martin, Ashley Martin and family, Triston Oden and family, and Brodie Bell; two sisters, Dovie Sossamon and Brenda Rieves and husband Mike; and a host of other loving family members and friends.

Graveside service will be held at 10:00 A.M., Wednesday, October 23, 2024, at the Blanchard Cemetery.  Arrangements are under the direction of Eisenhour Funeral Home of Blanchard.  Online obituary and guestbook are available at www.eisenhourfh.com.