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Obituary of Dr. Ralph Wayne Martin

Dr. Ralph Wayne Martin

Ralph Wayne Martin was born on March 11, 1936, in Lamar County, Texas. He died on June 30, 2022, in Dallas, Texas. He was the youngest of seven children born to his parents – Herbert Lee Martin and Minnie Springer Martin. Growing up during the Depression, Ralph learned to value hard work, but also to enjoy the good things in life. After he graduated from Roxton High School, Ralph attended East Texas State University, graduating with a Bachelor’s Degree in Education. A life-long learner, Ralph later earned a Master’s Degree from Southern Methodist University, and a Doctorate Degree in Education from East Texas State University. Ralph taught high school for many years in the Dallas Independent School District. He began his work as a professional educator teaching English and Biology, but later chose to prepare students of poverty to develop skills to succeed in the workplace. He also served as an adjunct professor for the Dallas County Community Colleges. Ralph later began a private counseling practice as a Licensed Professional Counselor and worked tirelessly to assist his patients. He possessed a truly kind and generous soul and he never missed an opportunity to help those in need.

 

Ralph married Dewey Jean Crofford in 1957; they had two daughters – Mia and Mina. Ralph loved his family and we love him.

 

Ralph was preceded in death by his parents, Herbert and Minnie, and his six siblings – Dorothy Bailey, Jack Martin, Morris Martin, Jo Dawson Maul, Mary Smith, and Martha Rae Liles. He is survived by his daughters, Mia Martin and Mina Martin Gonyaw (Husband, David Gonyaw), and their mother, Dewey Jean McClellan, along with many nieces and nephews.

 

In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation in Ralph’s name to the Hickory Grove Cemetery Association (P.O. Box 538, Roxton, Texas 75477).

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  1. Anonymous says:

    I am just finding out about the passing Dr. Ralph Martin. He was a great professor at Richland College for me and then I came to him with family issues in my marriage. He help me work through mini mini hard times he was there with my children were born he was there when I got married, he was there when our daughter committed suicide he was there for everything that went wrong always wanting to help. I will be forever grateful for his kindness and support in my life. I will miss him deeply, god got a beautiful soul that day he was called home to God ! 🙏🏻🌹

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    Stacey L Davis

    06/30/2022's Friend

    Wednesday November 1, 2023

    Student and eventually saw him as a patient with my family and my children

    I am just finding out about the passing Dr. Ralph Martin. He was a great professor at Richland College for me and then I came to him with family issues in my marriage. He help me work through mini mini hard times he was there with my children were born he was there when I got married, he was there when our daughter committed suicide he was there for everything that went wrong always wanting to help. I will be forever grateful for his kindness and support in my life. I will miss him deeply, god got a beautiful soul that day he was called home to God ! 🙏🏻🌹

  2. Jeannie Stone says:

    Sending love and gratitude to your daddy, Dr. Martin. His dedication to education, the counseling profession, and to his family are a testament of a life well-lived and a man well-loved.
    Blessings to you, Mia, as well as to your extended family.

    Jeannie Stone

    Thursday October 13, 2022

    Sending love and gratitude to your daddy, Dr. Martin. His dedication to education, the counseling profession, and to his family are a testament of a life well-lived and a man well-loved.
    Blessings to you, Mia, as well as to your extended family.

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  1. I am just finding out about the passing Dr. Ralph Martin. He was a great professor at Richland College for me and then I came to him with family issues in my marriage. He help me work through mini mini hard times he was there with my children were born he was there when I got married, he was there when our daughter committed suicide he was there for everything that went wrong always wanting to help. I will be forever grateful for his kindness and support in my life. I will miss him deeply, god got a beautiful soul that day he was called home to God ! 🙏🏻🌹

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    Stacey L Davis

    06/30/2022's Friend

    Wednesday November 1, 2023

    Student and eventually saw him as a patient with my family and my children

    I am just finding out about the passing Dr. Ralph Martin. He was a great professor at Richland College for me and then I came to him with family issues in my marriage. He help me work through mini mini hard times he was there with my children were born he was there when I got married, he was there when our daughter committed suicide he was there for everything that went wrong always wanting to help. I will be forever grateful for his kindness and support in my life. I will miss him deeply, god got a beautiful soul that day he was called home to God ! 🙏🏻🌹

  2. Sending love and gratitude to your daddy, Dr. Martin. His dedication to education, the counseling profession, and to his family are a testament of a life well-lived and a man well-loved.
    Blessings to you, Mia, as well as to your extended family.

    Jeannie Stone

    Thursday October 13, 2022

    Sending love and gratitude to your daddy, Dr. Martin. His dedication to education, the counseling profession, and to his family are a testament of a life well-lived and a man well-loved.
    Blessings to you, Mia, as well as to your extended family.

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