Leslie Martin

Leslie ?Les? Martin, Harrah, OK, age 75, was born on December 6, 1928, in Okemah, OK. He was the son of Jesse Franklin and Mary Lucinda Counts Martin. He left this life on January 7, 2004, in Oklahoma City, OK. Les finished his education at Paden High School. He served in the United States Army from 1951 to 1953 during the Korean Conflict. Les has lived in Harrah since July 21, 1961, when he married Mary Jane Ecker. He owned and operated the Martin Vacuum, Sewing & Fabric store since 1970. He was a 32nd degree Mason, a member of the McLoud Masonic Lodge #126 and the Harrah Church of Christ. Les enjoyed gardening and could play any string instrument. Les was preceded in death by his parents; a daughter, Mary Jo Martin, 3 brothers, 3 sisters and a nephew. Survivors include his wife, Mary Jane Martin of Harrah; 10 nieces & nephews; 20 great nieces & nephews; 23 great-great nieces & nephews and many other friends and family.