Bryce Martin

Bryce Ryan Martin drifted into the loving arms of our Lord on March 10, 2010. His last hours were spent surrounded by family and friends at Lubbocks Covenant Womens and Childrens Hospital.

Bryce was born on August 27, 2009 to Brendon Charles B.C. and Megan Martin in Roswell, N.M. In the six months that his life blessed family and friends, he brought many smiles, lots of joy and even more happiness. His passing was unexpected but his short life was a gift.

Services are scheduled to take place on Monday, March 15, at 2:00 p.m. at West Main Baptist Church, 1701 West Main in Artesia, N.M. Pastor Jason Kraft will officiate at the services as well as the burial at Woodbine Cemetery in Artesia. Pallbearers will be Cutler Crockett, Steven Kennedy, John Micheal Woods, and Kevin Kelley. Honorary Pallbearers include Cody Martin, Shawn Martin, Jeremy Ryan, Nicholas Kelley, and Billy Drake.

Bryce was preceded in death by Stanley Lindsay grandfather, Cheryl Ryan grandmother, Joe Ryan greatgrandfather, Leland Lindsay greatgrandmother, Lois Autrey greatgrandmother, Willie Martin greatgrandfather, and Ray Drake greatgrandfather. All of which will now be lovingly caring for our Bryce.

Bryce is survived by parents, B.C. and Megan Martin, one sister, Alexis, and one brother, Hunter Bo of the family home. Grandparents Delford and Joanna Kiss Martin, Lester Wright. Greatgrandparents Jennie Ryan, Mary Lindsay, Daisy Drake all of Artesia, Betty Martin of Henderson, N.V. Aunts and Uncles Shawn and Amanda Martin of Odessa T.X. Cody and Crystal Martin, Jeremy and Dannie Ryan, Nick and Ginger Kelley, and Kevin and Michele Kelley all of Artesia, as well as numerous cousins and extended family.

Our son has died, we cant know why. Theres so much time to weep and sigh. Bryces time on Earth was all too short. He did not have the life he ought. And yet our hearts are filled with joy, when we but think of our little baby boy. His skin was flawless, he was warm. So like his Daddy in many forms. His hair was light, and soft as down. We never had to see him frown. Bryce felt so lovely in our arms. Our perfect child, with all his charms. Our son has gone, we cant be there. It seems too great a grief to bear. Bryce is now with our God, family, and friends. Well all be together at our lives ends. For now, when we feel that we can not cope. We will think of him, he is our hope. We will see you later, Baby Boy Bryce

Contributions can be made to an account set up for medical, burial and other expenses to B.C. and Megan Martin at First American Bank. Prayers are accepted at anytime, anyplace.