The funeral for Darrel Martin, 90, will be at 2 p.m.
Monday, Oct. 12, 2020, at First Baptist Church
officiated by Jimmy Berkenbile and Todd Cameron.
Burial will follow at Hennessey Cemetery under the
direction of Cordry-Gritz Funeral Home. Viewing will
begin at the funeral home Friday and continue
through Sunday from 9 a.m. until 8 p.m.
Darrel was born at Tryon, Okla., on Dec 30, 1929, to
Homer and Nola Basham Martin and died Monday, Oct.
5, 2020, at Hennessey Care Center.
He married Pauline Rodman in Cushing on Feb. 27,
1955.
Darrel was an avid gardener and enjoyed OU football.
He is survived by his wife Pauline of the home; two
daughters, Paula Patrick of Kingfisher, Denise
Penrod and husband Tim of Sugarland, Texas; five
grandchildren, Bryan Patrick, Kerri Washam, David
Penrod and wife McKenzie, Mark Penrod, Kevin Penrod;
five great-grandchildren, Blake Patrick, Chace
Washam, Matthew Penrod, Makayla Penrod, Vergel
Penrod; one half-brother Harlin Martin, one
half-sister Glenda Martin and several nieces and
nephews.
Darrel was preceded in death by his parents.
Memorial donations may be made in his name to the
Alzheimer's Association with the funeral home
serving as custodian of the fund.
