Henry Clay Martin

Henry Clay Martin, 92, of Weatherford, passed away Monday September 21, 2020 in a local nursing facility. He was born December 23, 1927 in Crowell, Texas to Clarence and Ida Scroggins Martin. Henry was an extremely talented artist; he painted a mural in the baptistry at Riverside Trinity Baptist Church. A music lover, Henry enjoyed listening to Bing Crosby, singing in a quartet with his brothers, as he was known for his amazing voice. Henry was WWII veteran, a member of Calvary Cathedral in Ft. Worth and a meticulous landscaper and gardener. He retired after many dedicated years of landscaping at El Chaparral Ranch. 

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Jo Dell “Judy” Martin; granddaughter Mercedes and seven siblings. 

Henry is survived by his children, Sherri Carpenter, Steven Martin, Lori Arceneaux and Jennifer Noe; siblings, F.D. Martin, Texas Hentzen and George Martin; grandchildren, Kristopher, Clay, Heather, Andrew, Justin, Luke, Lauren, Alex, Joshua and Ashley as well as numerous great and great great grandchildren.

A graveside service will be held at 3pm, Friday September 25, 2020 at Azleland Memorial Park in Azle.