Stanley Duane Martin passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 12, 2020 at the age of 77.
His friends called him Stan. His family called him Duane. Everyone called him one-of-a-kind. He was a constant jokester, a truly funny guy who could keep an entire room laughing. He was a deep thinker who questioned the status quo. And he was a highly intelligent problem-solver, wildly creative and curious, with the mind of an engineer and the heart of an artist. If he couldn’t find a solution, he invented one. The result was an odd but helpful assortment of tools and devices that no one knew they needed but always got the job done better.
He grew up in Bossier City, Louisiana. Like his father, uncles and brother before him, he proudly served in the United States Air Force and was a Vietnam veteran. After the military, he was employed at TWA for more than 20 years as an aircraft mechanic, specializing in auto-pilot repair. He lived for several years in the Los Angeles area and would visit his family every Thanksgiving in Shreveport. After his daughters were born, he transferred to Kansas City and retired in Weston, Missouri. In his golden years, he moved to Buda, Texas and enjoyed retired life at Creekside Villas Senior Village.
In his younger days, he was an avid tennis player. He had a lifelong passion for aviation and enjoyed building and flying model airplanes, as well as attending air shows and just watching planes in general. He loved everything about the sky. He also enjoyed the theater and watching productions at the Wimberley Playhouse. He overcame many struggles and was proud of achieving 30+ years of sobriety.
He is survived by his twin daughters that he adored, Jennifer Martin Ryan and Joyce Martin. One son-in-law, Kyle Ryan. Two grandchildren, Will and Jack. Two sisters, Marilyn Martin Hudson and Nancy Martin. One nephew, Jon Martin. And one niece, Anne Pratt, who thought he was one of the coolest guys in the world.
Stanley Duane will be cremated with ashes laid to rest in San Marcos. A service will be held later in the spring after his family recovers from COVID. Inquiries can be sent to Marilyn Martin Hudson, 4063 Mather, Kyle, TX 78640
He was greatly loved. He will be greatly missed.
