MARTIN, Sr., Harold Dean of Mesquite, born August 30, 1937, passed away December 16, 2013. He was a church deacon, Royal Ranger leader, Semi pro ball player, truck driver, college/high school/little league umpire, lifelong rangers fan. Preceded in death by parents, Iraa & Louise Martin; mother-in-law & father-in-law, Brack & Gertrude Battles; son, Harold Dean Martin, Jr. Survived by wife of 56 years, Cleatis Martin; children, Aaron & Stephanie Martin, Teresa Ward; grandchilden, Kylee, Colt, Melissa, Michelle, Mitchell & Jeana; great grandchildren, Noah, Cain & Rylan; sisters, Martin Martin, Wanda & Johnny Sewell; numerous nieces & nephews. Service will be 10:00AM Thursday December 19, 2013 at New Hope Funeral Home, 500 E. Hwy. 80, Sunnyvale, TX. 75182. Family will receive friends at the funeral home Wednesday evening from 5:00PM - 7:00PM. Interment will be in Laurel Land Memorial Park, Dallas, TX.