Benny Lee Martin, 70, of Big Spring, died Tuesday, December 11, 2012, in a local hospital. Graveside funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM, Friday, December 14, 2012 at Rosehill Cemetery in Merkel, Texas with Rev. Elwin Collom, officiating.The family will receive friends from 5:00 PM to 6:00 PM, Thursday, December 13, 2012, at the funeral home.He was born July 17, 1942, in Roswell, New Mexico and married Vera Cook April 2, 1963 in Balmorhea, Texas.Benny farmed in Verhalen, Texas before moving to Howard County in 1976. He farmed and ranched in the Elbow Community.Survivors include his wife, Vera Martin of Big Spring; three daughters, Bonnie Billings and husband, Duwane of Seagraves, Libby Ezell and husband, John Ed of Big Spring and Letty Moore and husband, David of Keller; two sons, Clay Martin and wife, Edie of Brock and Clint Martin of Big Spring; six sisters, Faye Champagne and husband, Beau, Linda Miller, Betty Steele and husband, Billy, Joyce Burns, Darene Loyd and husband, Bob and Mimi Mathis and husband, Jack; six grandchildren, Karlie Billings, Jacee Billings, Grant Martin, Mallory Ezell, Mackenzie Martin and Nolan Ezell.He was preceded in death by his parents, Curly and Etta Pruitt Martin.The family suggests memorials be made to American Diabetes Association, 3001 N. Big Spring St., Suite 104, Midland, Texas 79705.Arrangements under the direction of Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home & Crematory of Big Spring. Online condolences can be made at: www.npwelch.com,