Monte Franklin Martin

October 27, 1947 - January 2, 2021

Monte Franklin Martin, of Avant Oklahoma, passed away peacefully, with his daughters by his side, on January 2nd, 2021 at the age of 73. Monte was born on October 27th, 1947 to Gloria Kathleen Martin and George Martin in Claremore Oklahoma. He spent his childhood and most of his adult life on Bird Creek in Avant Oklahoma. After graduating from Avant High School in 1965 he went to work at Anchor Paint in Tulsa where remained until his retirement. Monte was a self-proclaimed “walking book of knowledge”. You could always find him watching a documentary or reading poetry, biographies, and encyclopedias. He fancied himself a gourmet cook and had an extensive collection of old cookbooks. He was a gifted guitar player who could learn a song by ear and be able to sing along within minutes. His favorite pastime was dragging his daughters all over creation treasure hunting at thrift stores. Monte is survived by his children; daughter and son-in-law Amber and Brian Overton of Pflugerville Texas; daughter and son-in-law Tania and Eddie Marler of Bartlesville Oklahoma. He was proud “Pops” to Emily, Cade and Ellie Overton and Eric, Kathlene and Brandie Marler. No services will be held at this time.