Daniel Thomas Martin

DANIEL THOMAS MARTIN

Daniel Thomas Martin, 69, of Jasper, Tennessee was called home on Thursday, August 28, 2025.  On July 17, 1956, he was born to the late Raymond Martin and Mildred Osborn Martin in Fort Smith, Arkansas.  Dan served in the United States Navy and was married to Mary Donegan.  He worked for Mr. B’s Auto Sales as Mechanic.  Dan always said he would never grow up.  He loved building furniture and was innovative.  Dan dedicated himself to his wife Mary and loved making her smile.  He loved his family, especially his grandchildren.  He loved his dog, Dude, and his grand dogs, Buster and Audrey.

Dan is preceded in death by his father, Raymond Martin; and mother, Mildred Osborn Martin.

Left to cherish his memories are his wife, Mary Donegan Martin; son, Gregory (Charlene) Martin; daughters, Amy (Luke) Brackett, Christy (Taylor) Ford; brother, James (Lisa) Cornell; sisters, Lydia St. Romaine, Janine Barragone, Judith (Reginald) Kelly; grandchildren, Savannah Martin, Richard Tuders, Katelyn Brackett, Grayson Ford, Matthew Brackett, Gavin Ford, several nieces, nephews, other family members and special friends.

Visitation is on Tuesday, September 2, 2025, from 3:00 pm to 7:00 pm and on Wednesday, September 3, 2025, from 9:00 am to10:00 am CST at Tate Funeral Home in Jasper, Tennessee.

Funeral services are on Wednesday, September 3, 2025, at 10:00 am CST in the Chapel of Tate Funeral Home with Pastor Jeremy Guyselman officiating.

Dan will be laid to rest at Chattanooga National Cemetery in Chattanooga, Tennessee on Wednesday, September 3, 2025, at 12:30 CST (1:30 ET).

Pallbearers are Greg Martin, Luke Brackett, Richard Tuders, Johnny Brackett, Adain McCown and Owen Barnes.

Funeral arrangements were entrusted to Tate Funeral Home, LLC, 950 Mel Dixon Lane, Jasper, Tennessee 37347, 423-942-9500.

Condolences may be sent to the family at www.tatefh.com.

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