Thomas Garey Martin

December 20, 1940 - September 5, 2023

Thomas Garey Martin of Trumann passed away on September 5, 2023 at the age of 82.  He was born December 20, 1940 in Trumann AR to the late Doyle and Myrtle Martin and was preceded in death by by parents, and sister, Melissa Jean McMurray.       Garey was a 3rd generation barber at The Ok Barber Shop in Trumann that opened in 1908 until his retirement in 2010. He was a veteran of the United States Army.  He was also co-owner of Hatchie Coon Planting Company that conducted reforestation in WI, TN, MO and AR including The Marked Tree  Floodway.  He also served on The St. Francis Lake Association Board, The Community House Foundation as well as a Lions Club member.  He was also instrumental in Trumann being designated as a Tree City USA city and received the 2016 Citizen of the Year in Trumann.       He was a member of The First Baptist Church and enjoyed woodcarving, growing ghourds and was a lifetime Arkansas Razorback fan.     He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Ruby Nell Stroman Martin; and daughter, Amy Jo Martin Privett of Jonesboro; as well as nieces, Donna (Jack) Ferguson & family of Virginia Beach, VA and Darci (Bob) Richards & family of Clifton, VA.       The family will receive friends Sunday, September 10th from 2:00  -  4:00 pm at Thompson Funeral Home.         In lieu of flowers of plants, please consider planting a tree in his memory thru the Arbor Day Foundation.       Online guest book can be signed at www. thompsonfuneralhome.net