Dudley Graham Martin, age 53, entered into rest September 14, 2007. He was born on November 24, 1953 in Del Rio, Texas, to Herbert Steuart Martin and Hazel Lorene Martin. He was preceded in death by his parents. Brothers: Herbert Joseph Martin and James Sidney Martin. Sister: Daisy Irene Speer and beloved niece, Gina Renee Martin. Left to cherish his memory is his devoted wife Carrie McGuire Martin. Beloved brother Guy W. �"Scooter"� Martin of Del Rio. Brother-in-law: Laurance H. Speer, of Pea Ridge, Arkansas. Sister-in-law, Sarah Livingston and husband Michael, of Tomball Texas: brother-in-law William McGuire, of Houston Texas, many treasured nieces and nephews and great nieces and nephews, special cousins, cherished friends, fellow teachers, and his devoted companion, Mr. Paws. He is honored by the great successes of his many history students who often thanked him for his inspirational teaching at Memorial Middle School and San Felipe Middle School, until his retirement in January 2002. Dudley graduated from Texas A & I University in Kingsville in May 1977 with degrees in Education, History, and Industrial Arts. He received his Master"�s Degree in Industrial Arts from Sul Ross University in Alpine, Texas in 1980. His favorite pastimes were photography, metal detecting, snorkeling, woodworking, welding, flint knapping, expanding his vast history knowledge, fishing, family reunions, and long camping trips with family. He was particularly fond of the history of Val Verde County, and was a devoted 22-year member and past Chairman of the Val Verde County Historical Commission. Visitation will be held Monday, September 17, 2007 from 6:00PM to 8:00PM at Sunset Memorial Oaks Funeral Home. A service of Witness to the Resurrection will be held on Tuesday, September 18, 2007, at 10:30 AM at the First Presbyterian Church, 220 Spring St. Del Rio, Texas Honorary Pall Bearers: Members of the Del Rio Host Lions Club. Graveside service will be held Wednesday, September 19, 2007 at 1:00 PM in the historical Austin-Bryan "�Perry family cemetery at Gulf Prairie Presbyterian Church, Hwy 36, Freeport, Texas. In lieu of flowers memorials may be sent to the First Presbyterian Church, P.O. Box 737, Del Rio, Texas 78840, or the charity of choice.