Justin Arnold Martin of Garland, Texas passed away Wednesday, July 6, 2016 in his Garland home. He was born in Shawnee, Oklahoma on April 7, 1964. Justin was a graduate of Lewisville High School. He earned a Bachelors and Master’s degree in accounting with high distinction from the University of North Texas in 1987. He began his career as a CPA for PricewaterhouseCoopers as a tax senior and manager. In 1996, Justin began working for the firm of Ernst & Young as senior manager/acting director. Since 2009, he has been with Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation in Dallas as a senior tax consultant. He and his boys had many enjoyable travels throughout the Caribbean, Mexico, and the United States. He will be sorely missed by all who loved him.
Justin accepted Christ as his savior while living in Bethany, Oklahoma. He attended Northridge Presbyterian Church before moving to Garland. Justin used his resources, including his great sense of humor as he was able to lift and brighten the life of the hurting and of those who feel cast out.
Justin is survived by his two sons, whom he loved deeply and to whom he was totally devoted, Vincent Reese and Joseph Andrew; mother and father, Shirley and James A. Martin, of Lake Texoma; brother, Jeffrey V.; nephew, Crawford Martin; favorite niece, Jessie Ann Martin; a large extended family of aunts, uncles, and cousins with whom he was close; many close personal friends and professional acquaintances throughout Dallas and the United States.
A funeral service will be held 10:00 a.m., Monday, July 11, 2016 at Turrentine-Jackson-Morrow Funeral Home, 2525 Central Expressway North, (Exit 38A), Allen, Texas 75013. Interment will be held 3:30 p.m. at Memorial Park Cemetery, 12481 State Hwy 19, Ada, Oklahoma. The family will receive friends during a visitation Sunday from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at the funeral home.
Memorial gifts may be made to your local Salvation Army chapter to help those who need material, mental, and spiritual help.