Anthony Dean "Tony" Martin was born on November 10, 1960 in Oklahoma City, OK at the Home of Redeeming Love. He was adopted by John William "JW" and Alice Rena (Sowders) Martin of Elk City, OK. He passed on January 26, 2026 in Elk City at the age of 65 years, 2 months, and 16 days.

Tony grew up on the family farm south of Merritt. He attended school at Carter and graduated from Merritt in 1979. He attended and graduated from Western Technology with his certificate in Computer Technology. He worked alongside his father on the farm raising black angus and hereford cattle. He enjoyed working on computers and building them from scratch. He enjoyed helping others fix their computers. He also loved the outdoors and would spend his time mowing when he was able. Tony's hobbies included bowling and putt-putt golf. He traveled and participated in many putt-putt tournaments. Tony was a member of the First Christian Church in Sayre, OK where he operated the sound system.

He is preceded in death by his dad JW Martin.

Tony is survived by his mom Alice Martin of Elk City, OK; brother Dennis Knight and wife Beverly of Elk City, OK; sister Kathy Boone of Elk City, OK; nieces Keri Kelley and husband Phil of Yukon, OK, and Whitney Burns of Oklahoma City, OK; nephews Troy Knight and wife Tracy of York, PA, and Jason Knight and wife Samantha of San Antonio, TX; half siblings Ted Bernard of San Ramon, CA, Julie Bernard, Bill Bernard, Dann Bernard all of Santa Rosa, CA, Maria Miller of Rohnert Park, CA; many great nieces and nephews, extended family, and a host of friends.

In Lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Cancer Society.