A sixth generation Greenville resident, Martin was born May 21, 1961 to Joan Cameron Hayter and Don Martin Hayter, Sr in Greenville, Texas. After Martin graduated from Greenville High School, Class '79, Martin went on to study music at California Institute of the Arts in Santa Clarita, California.
Following 13 years as a studio and touring trumpet player in Burbank, California, Martin returned to Greenville to concentrate on his wholesale company providing accessories to clothing stores. During the past 25 years Martin also kickstarted a career dealing in antiques, traveling worldwide to purchase for antique shows in Atlanta, Roundtop, and Dallas-Fort Worth. He had recently attained his Real Estate and Insurance Licenses and had planned to retire in that field.
Martin loved to go deep sea fishing and had owned a property at South Padre Island to pursue this hobby with friends. His true passion was rescuing animals and giving them a home.
Martin was predeceased by his parents. He is survived by sister Cynthia Hayter Green and husband Kevin, sister Nancy Hayter Bogart, nieces Rebecca, Jenna, Elizabeth, and Caroline, nephews John, Robert, and Ben, grandnieces Lucy, Mary Lyle, and Evie, and grandnephews Cameron, Parker, and Ford.
A Memorial Service will be held at Kavanaugh United Methodist Church in Greenville, Texas on Friday, June 9, 2023, at 11am. Pastor Ben Shinn will be presiding. Coker-Mathews Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Condolences(6)
Janet Murley Calahan
Fort Worth, TX Saturday, June 10, 2023 Cynthia and Nancy,I can’t tell you how sad I am to hear of Martin’s passing. I have so so so many wonderful memories from the time we spent together in HS. Martin was always so kind, happy and funny. I wish your families peace and hold on to all the precious memories. I know I will always remember Martin when reminiscing about HS. God Bless and take care! Love, Janet
Evan Goen
Plano, TX Thursday, June 8, 2023 Cynthia and Nancy,Martin was and will always be my friend and brother. We had some great times and he was a part of my family and my parents and sons were his friends as well. I will miss him. He was the kind of friend that you could go months or even a year or two and still be connected. While your loss may be deep; I too feel a great loss of my friend Martin Hater...he was a great reflection of your late mom whom I was close to as well when I worked part-time for her at the Marvelous Muddle. I will always remember them both. God bless.
Barbara and Bob Arrington
GREENVILLE, TX Wednesday, June 7, 2023 Our condolences to the remaining family. I sure miss his little sports car and waves on the road. Prayers and hugs to all.Sherry Wright
Dallas, TX Tuesday, June 6, 2023 Cynthia and Nancy, I am so very sorry for your loss. You are my thoughts and prayers.Bill Adcock
Dallas, TX Tuesday, June 6, 2023 Nancy, Cynthia and family, I am so sorry for your loss and I can't know what the last month has been like for you. Wishing comfort for you in this difficult time.Bill and Julie Adcock
Thomas Stuth
Greenville, TX Monday, June 5, 2023 It’s so sad to lose good friends, especially those you’ve known your entire life. I’ll miss you ol buddy. See you later.Cynthia/Nancy,
My condolences to you both and your family on the loss of your brother. He was a gentle man. Always liked that about him. I’ll always have great memories of him to carry with me for the remainder of my days. I won’t forget Marty. That’s what I called him, among other things😁