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Posted: June 04 2006,10:31 am |
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Prominent Waco banker Clyde Martin, a community leader and avid outdoorsman, was killed Friday morning in a boating accident near the Texas Gulf Coast city of Rockport.
Martin, 55, president of First National Bank of Central Texas, was fishing with a friend near Aransas Bay when he fell from the boat and was struck by the propeller.
Rescuers responded to the scene, but Martin was pronounced dead a short time later, authorities said.
Martin’s death came as a shock to his friends and colleagues in Waco. As word of his death spread Friday, they took solace knowing that Martin died doing something he loved.
Waco general contractor John Erwin, Martin’s best friend, was scheduled to accompany Martin on the Rockport trip, as he had done many times in the past, until a last-minute conflict prevented him from going.
Erwin and Martin, former neighbors who had known each other since the mid-70s, are former chairmen of the Heart O’ Texas Fair and Rodeo board of directors and are on the board at Martin’s bank.
“He was a friend to everyone,” Erwin said, choking back his grief. “He had a tough exterior, but he was very gentle and had a very tender side. He was one of the most compassionate persons you would ever hope to meet.”
The accident happened about 8:30 a.m. when the 23-foot-long boat in which Martin was riding turned to enter Aransas Bay from the Intercoastal Waterway, Texas Parks and Wildlife Department game warden Brandi Reeder said.
As the boat turned, Martin attempted to stand up and was thrown overboard and struck by the propeller. Reeder said a friend of Martin’s pulled him from the water and attempted to resuscitate him until rescuers arrived. Sarcasim, Just one more thing that I offer for free!! I've Reached The Age Where Happy Hour Is A Nap!!
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