Thomas Lee Martin, 78, of Anderson, SC passed away on Tuesday, January 16, 2018 at his home. Born April 3, 1939, in Anderson County, SC, he was a son to the late Lee Gear Martin and the late Tommie Catherine Coker Martin. Thomas was retired from BASF after 28 years of service, was an avid fisherman and worked with the Anderson Jockey Lot. He is survived by his daughters, Debra Martin (Mary Mazyck) and Kimberley Russ; ex-wife, Shirley Stephens; brother, Jerry Martin; two grandchildren, Billy Wynn, Jr. and Wesley Russ; two great-grandchildren, Chole Nichole Wynn and Briannia Marie Wynn and a host of nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends from 6-8 pm Friday, January 19, 2018 at The McDougald Funeral Home. A graveside service will be held at 2:00 pm Saturday at Forest Lawn Memorial Park. The family will be at the home of his daughter, Kim, 1507 Anderson Street, Belton, SC. A message of condolence may be sent by visiting www.mcdougaldfuneralhome.com. Events Visitation Friday, January 19, 2018 6:00PM - 8:00PM The McDougald Funeral Home 2211 North Main Street Anderson, SC 29621 Email: Gail@mcdougaldfuneralhome.com,laurel@mcdougaldfuneralhome.com Phone: (864) 224-4343 Graveside service Saturday, January 20, 2018 2:00PM Forest Lawn Memorial Park 2609 U. S. Highway 29 North Anderson , SC 29621 Email: Gail@mcdougaldfuneralhome.com,laurel@mcdougaldfuneralhome.com Phone: (864) 225-1636 Final Resting Place Forest Lawn Memorial Park 2609 U. S. Highway 29 North Anderson , SC 29621