Manuel Martin

Manuel Martin, affectionally known as “Weet” and Uncle Bucky, 57, of Elkins; passed away Sunday, August 16, 2026, at home. He was born Sunday, November 24, 1968, at Muskogee, Oklahoma; to Oliver Martin and Rosie Warrior Hutton. Manuel was a 1987 graduate of Checotah High School and quickly entered into service with the United States Army. He served many tours including Operation Desert Storm. He was a devoted father to five children and worked for many years as an electrician, earning a reputation as a hardworking man who always kept his word. He could strike up a conversation with a stranger. He was the life of the party at every family function with his dancing and karaoke. Above all, Manuel cherished his family. His children and grandchildren were the center of his life, and he took great pride in supporting them in all their endeavors. He especially enjoyed attending their sporting events and coaching them, creating cherished memories along the way. His love, dedication, and unwavering support for his family will be deeply missed and forever remembered. Manuel was preceded in death by his parents, Oliver Martin; Rosie and Fred Hutton; three sisters, Gwendolyn Simon, Monica Hutton, and Wanetta Martin; brother-in-law David Pierce; Aunt Ellen Colbert; and five nephews, Theus Martin, Damion Martin, Tyson Martin, Todd Patterson, and Deonte Fulsom. Also his best friends “Kool” Ryan Stephens, Marvin Carter, and Marlo Walls. He is survived by his wife of 22 years, Julie Sisemore, of the home; three sons, Marel-Manuel Y. Martin, stationed at Camp Humphrey in South Korea; Zanuel Martin and James Martin, both of Elkins; and two daughters, Ki'Ara Martin, of Kansas City, Missouri; and Malenda Centeno, of Elkins. Manuel is also survived by five grandchildren, Ki’Onte Martin, A’Mylia Gordon, Promise Gordon, Waylon Martin, and Kay’Ori Goodspeed. Along with six siblings, Joseph “Papa Joe” Martin (Jackie), Donna Walters (Ervin), Rosemary McDowell (Robert), Oliver Martin Jr. (Carla), Todd Martin, and Pamela Battle (Deno); 25 nieces and nephews, 38 great nieces and nephews, and 1 great-great nephew. Manuel requested to be cremated and his ashes to be spread into Lake Eufaula. The family will host a memorial celebration on Saturday, August 29th, at 11 AM at Eastside First Baptist in Checotah, OK. Cremation is entrusted to Brashears Funeral Home and Crematory of Huntsville.

Manuel Martin

November 24, 1968 - August 16, 2026