Honoring a life well lived...
In remembrance of David’s life and legacy, our family asks that charitable donations be made to the James David Martin Scholarship fund at Midwestern State University. The money towards this fund will go to an endowed scholarship for a student in the Bachelor of Applied Arts and Science program, a program that offers adult learners to complete their college education through career focused curriculum with a multidisciplinary approach. Donations may be made directly through the link below or sent to Midwestern State University, 3410 Taft Blvd, Wichita Falls, Texas 76308. Please write “James David Martin Scholarship Fund” in the note section.
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A Celebration of Life will be held on April 20, 2024, at 11:00 a.m. at First Presbyterian Church in Georgetown, Texas, 703 S Church St, Georgetown, TX 78626. A reception will follow.
J. David Martin
BAAS
Scholarship Fund
James David Martin cared deeply about students. As the administrator for the BAAS program for many years, he spent afternoons advising students and listening to their stories. He took great delight in finding the right courses that complemented his students’ rich life experiences.
David Martin never met a stranger—he reveled in sharing his most recent adventures, how to get an advanced degree, the importance of voting, or bragging about his grandchildren, daughters, and son-in-laws. He embraced civic life and lived a life of service to his family and his community. On any given weekend he could be found volunteering for Rotary International, community events, or tending to the community garden. His commitment to others began at a young age growing up in the small college town of Tarkio, Missouri. He received his undergraduate degree at Tarkio College in that same small town. He went on to get his masters and PhD in Political Science at Southern Illinois University and moved to Wichita Falls in 1970 to take a position in the Political Science Department.
It is his family’s wish to continue his legacy of supporting students in advancing their education. This scholarship will provide financial assistance to a student in the BAAS program. His family; wife of 55 years, two daughters, two son-in-laws and six grandchildren look forward to hearing about the recipients’ growth, and to personally connecting with them if possible. They also hope that through the experience of meeting scholarship recipients and seeing these students grow, James David Martin’s grandchildren will be inspired to learn about the importance of pursuing an education and the legacy of giving.
