Herschel Lee Martin, Sr.

Herschel Lee Martin, Sr., 91, of Amarillo, passed away on Tuesday, November 10, 2026. Graveside services will be 2:00 PM Saturday, November 14, 2026 at Memorial Park Cemetery in the East Mausoleum Chapel, 6969 I-40.

Herschel was born June 27, 1935 in Amarillo, Texas to Bryant and Juanita Martin. He grew up in Amarillo and attended Amarillo High School. He married the love of his life, Delores Willene on July 29, 1951. Together, they raised four children, Herschel “Lee”, Jr., Pamela, Joyce “Dolly” and Bryant “Chuck”. Herschel worked as a carpet layer for 25 years, before going to work for the City of Amarillo. He retired from the City as a Well Field Supervisor after 20 years of service.

In his spare time, Herschel was a talented wood crafter and did wood scrolling, creating many beautiful pieces of furniture as well as many clocks over the years. He loved to sing, play guitar and dance. He and Delores danced together through 69 wonderful years of marriage. Herschel enjoyed watching western movies, especially John Wayne.

Herschel was a loving caring family man and a gentle giant. He was very friendly and never cross with people. He was an easy going, hard-working man who was slow to anger and rich in love. He will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him.

He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Delores Martin; his brother, William Robert (Billy Bob) Martin; a granddaughter, Sabrina Pedersen; and his daughter-in-law, Michelle Martin.

Survivors include two sons, Lee Martin, Jr. and wife Janie of Rockport, TX, and Bryant “Chuck” Martin of Aurora, MO; two daughters, Pamela Sienko and husband Ray of Trenton, TN, and Joyce “Dolly” Moore and husband Freddy of Amarillo, TX; nine grandchildren; nineteen great-grandchildren; and seven great-great-grandchildren.