David Neal Martin

David Neal Martin, 86, passed away Sunday, September 21, 2025, at Windsor Nursing and Rehabilitation Center of Edinburg, Texas with his daughter by his side.

He was born September 18, 1939 in Moline, Illinois to Hugh Henson Martin and Helen Margaret (Briggs) Martin.

After a satisfying 37-year career as a computer programmer for A.B. Chance Co. in Centralia, Missouri, he retired to a good life of traveling to visit family and friends, going on cruises, shooting pool, and ryding his Spyder over 150,000 miles.

He is preceded in death by his wife, Mary Katherine Martin; infant daughter, Debra Kay; son Douglas Neal; grandson, Dustin Neal; and brother, Robert Bevfoden.

He is survived by his daughter, Carolyn Confer of Pittsfield, Pennsylvania; two brothers, Wade Martin of Morton, Illinois and Don Bevfoden of Union, Missouri, and numerous nieces and nephews.

Celebration of Life gatherings for friends and family will take place at future dates. Cremation will take place at Memorial Cremation Center, 208 E. Canton in Edinburg, TX.