Tom Marty

July 31, 1944 - September 23, 2017

Memorial service for Tom Marty, age 73 of Lindale, is scheduled for 11:00 AM Thursday, September 28, 2017 at the Holy Family Catholic Church in Lindale with Monsignor Flynn officiating. Services are under the direction of Caudle-Rutledge-Daugherty Funeral Home in Lindale. Mr. Marty died Saturday, September 23, 2017 in Lindale. He was born in Hot Springs, South Dakota on July 31, 1944 to the late John Albert and Virginia Halls Marty. He spent his early years living on the family ranch near Edgemont, South Dakota. He graduated from South Dakota School of Mines in 1966 with his degree in geophysics. After graduating from college, he began a career in the oil and gas industry. Work took him to South America, Europe, Chicago, Houston and Dallas. He retired from Hunt Oil Company in Dallas in 2002. He moved to Mineola in 2002 and Lindale in 2012. Throughout his life, Tom set an example of service. His generous nature gave him opportunities to give of his time and treasures to those in need. He regularly inspired others to serve along his side. During his retirement in east Texas, he became an active member of Holy Family Catholic Church serving on various committees. He was most passionate about his work with Holy Family Thrift Store and Soup Kitchen, which also helped fund the East Texas Food Bank. He enjoyed serving at the Methodist Church Pantry as well as the Society of St. Stephens board. As an avid cyclist, he was also a major contributor of the Mineola Metric Century Bike Ride Benefit. Tom will always be remembered for his servant’s heart. Whether he was changing a neighbor’s light bulb or fixing a friend’s sprinkler head, he always had the best interest of others at heart. Along with his wife, Carolyn, he touched many, many lives. He was preceded in death by his 2 sons, David Marty in 1989 and Steven Marty in 2011 and brother, Jack Marty. Mr. Marty is survived by wife, Carolyn Cristelli Marty of Lindale; 3 daughters, Sylvia Marty Stremler of Clearwater, FL; Lisa Kowynia of Dyer, IN; Traci McCoy of Parker; son, Robert J. Hanley IV of Dallas; 2 brothers, Jerry Marty of FL; Bob Marty of Denver; 14 grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. A Rosary is scheduled for 7:30 PM Wednesday, September 27, 2017 at the Holy Family Catholic Church in Lindale. Memorials may be made to the Holy Family Catholic Church Building Fund, 16314 FM 849, Lindale, TX 75771 and the East Texas Food Bank, 3201 Robertson Rd, Tyler, TX 75701.