Carroll Don “Bud” Martin

Bud Martin passed peacefully from this life into eternal life on Sunday, June 6, 2021, in Midland, Texas surrounded by his loving family.

Bud was born on March 24, 1943, in Seminole, Oklahoma to Delia and Donald Curtis Martin. Later their family moved to Hereford, Texas.  Bud graduated in 1964 with a B.S. from the University of North Texas and received his J.D. in 1967 from The University of Texas School of Law and was a member of Phi Delta Phi fraternity.  Bud was licensed in both Texas and New Mexico.

Bud Martin began his law career with the Hinkle Law Firm in Roswell, New Mexico in 1967. He was later named partner and moved to Midland office of the Hinkle Law Firm.  He was honored to serve as managing partner for many years.  Later the Midland Hinkle Law firm was acquired by Kelly Hart but he remained partner until he retired. Bud was past president of the Midland County Bar Association, former Chairman of the Midland City Planning and Zoning Commission and has served as Local Director of the University of Texas Law School Association.  He served as a Trustee of the Petroleum Museum and was a member of the Advisory Board of the University of Texas Permian Basin College of Arts & Sciences.  Bud served on the Community Board of Directors of Wells Fargo Bank Texas.  Bud was a member of, and also served as General Counsel to The Permian Basin Petroleum Association.  He was a member of the Permian Basin Landmen’s Association. Bud was admitted to the federal courts of New Mexico and the Western and Northern Districts of Texas.  He was a Life Fellow of the Texas Bar Foundation and a Fellow of the New Mexico Bar Foundation.  Bud was very involved on the board of The Association of the Blind in honor of his mother.

Bud was the best husband, father and grandfather and loved his family deeply. We will miss him dearly.

Survivors include his loving wife of 47 years, Judy Kulbeth Martin, daughter Jennifer Martin Turney; two grandchildren Walker Martin Turney and wife Allie, Emily Carroll Harbuck and husband Kyle; two great grandchildren Nina Marie Turney and Olivia Carroll Harbuck all of Fort Worth, Texas and his beloved dog and companion Darby.  Bud was preceeded in death by his parents Delia and Donald Curtis Martin and his daughter, Stephanie Paige Martin.

A deep heartfelt appreciation for his wonderful caretakers and doctors through the past few years.  His biggest fan and cheerleader was his sweet and faithful wife Judy.

Celebration of Life Service will be held on Thursday, June 17^th at 2:00 pm at First Presbyterian Church Midland.

Honorary pallbearers are Bill Burford, Tom Craddick, Farrell Davis, John Elphick, Doug Forshagen, Harold Hensley, Tevis Herd, Dr. Raja Naidu, Dr. Raj Patel, Mike Sanchez, Bob Spears, Walker Turney and Kyle Harbuck.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Midland Memorial Hospital, the Midland SPCA, or a charity of your choice.

Arrangements are under the direction of Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home & Crematory in Midland.  Online condolences may be made at www.npwelch.com.