Always Near to our hearts....

Robert Craig Martin

My beautiful son..... I just want to tell you one more time how much I love you and what a great son you have always been. Some say that you were a mama's boy, and I have to say that I love that! We had such a special relationship, and could talk about anything. I have tried to call you at 9:30 the past few mornings as I did every day, and my heart breaks when you're not there. But I know that you would not want your Mom to suffer, so I am trying very hard to be strong for you. I may not be doing a very good job right now, but with God's help, your beautiful children, your sweet wife, and my wonderful husband, daughter, and family, I will try to find peace. Cameron and Madison will always be a special part of my life. Cam is my little Craig (he looks just like you) and Madison will now be my "sweetness". Rest in peace, my precious son. Love, Mom

I feel so lost without you Craig. You always knew just what to do or say to calm me. I miss you so very much! I will forever cherish our time together and so will the kids. They loved you so very much..and are missing you everyday. Thank you for loving them like they were your own. I wake up every morning to see the empty side of the bed & cry. I hug your Astros jacket hanging up in our closet every morning..it still smells like you. I have the video on my phone that you sent me...telling me "I can't wait to get home to my wife...my angel" I watch it everyday. Well, you did go home baby...you went home to be with GOD. Now you can be "MY ANGEL" Thank you for loving me the way you did. "EVERY LONG LOST DREAM LED ME TO WHERE YOU ARE..OTHERS WHO BROKE MY HEART THEY WERE LIKE NORTHERN STARS POINTING ME ON MY WAY INTO YOU LOVING ARMS...THIS MUCH I KNOW IS TRUE...THAT GOD BLESS THE BROKEN ROAD THAT LED ME STRAIGHT TO YOU" Your soulmate and wife, Mandy 

I am so heartbroken that I will never see your face, or be able to hug you again. It still seems so unreal to me. Even though you tortured me as a child, I always looked up to you. You were so smart, never cared what anyone thought about you; yet had tons of friends, and had a heart of gold. You were a great brother and I will cherish all of the wonderful memories we shared. I miss you so much! I wish I could give you a big hug right now! I love you big brother, Les

I love and miss you daddy. You dont forget about me and I wont forget about you. I will always have you in my heart. I hope you have fun walking on the streets of gold. With Love, Madison

i'll miss you forever i remember how you were the one who wanted to win at everything that we ever played in. i love you craig and i wish to see you again one day.  Harrison

Craig, you werent only my step dad, your were one of my best friends. Thank you for always being there for me and for giving me some of my greatest memories. Im going to miss competing with you in every little thing, i remember when we broke each others records in wii fit all the time and i had a really good record and you stayed up til 1 in the morning until you finally beat it, ill never forget are little competitions. Thank you for always knowing what to say and always watching south park with me. The times you spent with me where some of the greatest times of my life. i love you Craig. Garen


Craig,
I have thought about you daily since the funeral. I called someone on TV a \"tool\" the other night and Chris reminded me that was a \"Craig\" word. I wish that we had kept in touch better in recent years, but I am so happy to know that you had Mandy in your life and were able to experience that happiness before you went to be with the Lord. You left us too soon and you will truly be missed! I wish that we all had more time with you. It was such a honor to have you as my stepbrother! I love you! Kara

You made me an aunt for the first time when I was 12 years old, and I was so proud! I loved babysitting you and Leslie, and watching you grow to the fine man you became. So many memories...summers at Toledo Bend, visits from Austin with the kids, Trivial Pursuit competitions; I treasure all these memories. I will love you forever, and I'm so blessed to know that I will see you again in heaven. Love you, nephew! Aunt Bunny

I sat here contemplating what to discuss. After all; how does one commemorate such an upstanding man as Craig? How do you identify what to write about, when the man you’re describing has so many positive characteristics? Then it struck me! All anyone would really need to do is remind everyone to read on…and absorb the words written in every tribute in this book; as each post is a monument marking the respect and love for Craig, which is shared by so many individuals and families! In my experience I believe it is very uncommon for one man to have such a profound effect on the hearts and souls of so many people…but it came easy for Craig, all he had to do was be himself: his honesty, sincerity, compassion for others and sense of humor gave rise to the phrase ‘one in a million!!’ Every time Craig and I would get to visit, our topic of conversation would always turn to our kids…and EVERY time Craig talked about the little ones, there was no mistaking the pride, love and devotion that Craig felt for his children…the kind of pride, love and devotion that is unceasing. 2nd Timothy 4 ...I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. Now there is in store for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous Judge, will award to me on that day—and not only to me, but also to all who have longed for his appearing. Daniel Armstrong


Craig I still can't belive you are gone. Even though you were only in our lives a short time we felt we knew you all our lives. You were such an easy going guy and ha very competitive! I think that's why Kara instantly loved her Uncle Craig because she's just as competitive as you! I not only loved you because of who you were...but because of your love for my sister Mandy and the kids. Seeing Kylie riding on your shoulders every chance she got and you going to the boys games to watch them compete and treating them as if they were your own ... Yeah you were special! Cameron and Madi were so lucky to have you as their dad! I'll never forget the two of them! I loved you as a brother Craig and I will never forget you. Rest in peace now...see you again someday. Love... Mary Ann

Dear family, I am so sorry to hear about your loss. I know that he was precious to the family, and you will truly miss him. I pray that God will fill the void that was left. You are in my prayers and thoughts. Love,Winona

Let us extend our greatest sympathies to the Martin family. Craig leaves a new wife( he described as the love of his life - Mandy)and touched many of our lives, and thru her became a part of our family. We will miss our cow pasture baseball games and Craigs sharp wit. Craig was strongly devoted to his children as well as his new step children. He pocessed many other fine qualties and aspired to better himself. Craig was a practical joker often hiding cars, keys, ect. We are sure that he is entertaining the boss right now. We will miss you deeply. Al and Lisa Perkins

Uncle Craig, I remember those days when you Raquel and the kids came over. Which was like everyday.our families were inseparable. Ha you and Raquel took me in as one of yours. I miss you so much. I know one day I'll see you in heaven. I catch myself calling your phone just to hear you speak. Its so hard to comprehend that your not on this earth with us anymore. But I know how happy you are in heaven with God. We all miss you. You've changed so many peoples lives. I love you uncle Craig and cant wait to see you agaIn one day. Love, Heather 

Craig, I will miss that smile of yours so very much and those funny silly jokes of yours. Although our friendship was short I loved you from the start and was so happy that you married my best friend MANDY! I find comfort in knowing you left this world loving and adoring your wife and ALL of your children and your family. You were an amazing man!! God has gotten the most precious angel ever. Rest in peace my friend and know that Mandy and the kids will be fine I promise you! You may be gone but not forgotten. I will see you again my friend!!.....Love you! Georganna Sekula

Craig, You will be deeply missed by all of your friends in Wimberley. We have all been so blessed having you in our lives. I will never forget your love for my best friend, Mandy!! She loves you with everything she has, and that love will never go away. She will always keep your memory alive and in her heart. The thing I will miss the most is looking up in the stands at the games and not seeing you up there. You were our biggest fan!!! No matter how far away we played, you were always there. I appreciate that!!! Don't worry - because I know you will - I will take care of Mandy during this time of mourning. See you again someday in the future.  Jennifer Anderson

Craig, you were such a wonderful and loving man. We spent 16 years of our life together and brought 2 amazing and beautiful children into this world. I promise you that I will keep your memory alive for them forever and I'll never let them forget what an honorable and wonderful man you were. You were their daddy and they loved you so very much and they will love you forever. I promise I'mgoing to take care of them for u. We love u.  Raquel


Craig you are deeply loved and deeply missed. I cherish the wonderful memories we made and will always long for more. Until we are all together again, Regan and I will keep you in our hearts. We love you so, and I am so grateful that I was able to know and love his best friend. We will forever honor your life and the way in which you loved and lived. Our prayers are with your beautiful family that God will keep them all and bring them the peace that He has given you. What a wonderful man and a wonderful life...we love you-Kelly Rinando