Marty Marion Echols' Obituary
ECHOLS, MARTY MARION Of Bonham, TX died on December 20, 2011 of a heart attack. He was the beloved son of Betty Echols and the late Willie Echols. Marty was born on October 15, 1947 in Durant, OK. He graduated in 1966 from Garland High School. He went on to serve in the Army, earning the rank of Sergeant and doing a tour of duty in Vietnam. His survivors are his sister, Janelle Echols and his four daughters and sons-in-law, Michelle and Brian Goldstein, Lisa and Keith Thompson, Amy and Mike High and Marcy and Kenny Corley. Marty also leaves behind four grandsons, Jake Thompson, Indiana High, Brandt Corley and Logan Corley and one granddaughter, Lauren Goldstein as well as step-grandchildren, Zack Thompson, Jessica Thompson, Lexi Ewing, and preceded by Jessie Stewart. He also leaves behind other family and numerous friends. Visitation will be Thursday, December 22, 2011 from 6:00-8:00 PM at Restland Funeral Home. Service will be held at 10:00 AM, Friday, December 23 at Restland Memorial Chapel.
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