Mickey Martin Hearne

Mickey Martin Hearne (Marty), 72, died on December 4, 2017, in Midland, Texas. Marty was employed for most of his working life in the marketing departments of Southwestern Bell and AT&T. But his great success was as a world geography teacher at Ector and Nimitz Junior Highs in Odessa from 1995-2006. He was liked and admired by all his students who always wanted to tell him how much he improved their lives when he would run into them about town. Besides his beloved Penny—-wife and best friend of 36 years, Marty loved golf—-playing golf, talking golf, cussing golf. When he grew too ill to play, he enjoyed visiting with the coffee girls and other friends at Nueva Vista Golf Club. They were all so kind to him. Marty is survived by his wife Penny, step-son Dallas Wade Rutledge, son Martin Wade Howard, sisters Vicki Jones(Alan) of Port Isabel and Jo Lynn Hayes(Tobey) of Austin, brother Daniel Harris of Portland, Oregon, several nieces and nephews, and his running buddy Ziggy. If he could, Marty would like to say how much he appreciates the help and kindnesses to Penny from our friends and neighbors. There will be no services, but we hope you will keep Marty warmly in your thoughts. Please make any donations to the Food Banks of Midland or Odessa, and feel free to visit Penny at home. Arrangements are under the direction of Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home & Crematory of Midland. Online condolences may be made at www.npwelch.com.,