Tom Martin

Thomas Jay Martin, 65, of Las Vegas, Nevada was born in Detroit Michigan on November 12, 1956 to Leroy and Patricia Martin. Tom was a very good athlete participating in school and summer leagues excelling in baseball, football and track. He graduated from Centerline High School in 1974. Shortly after graduation he started his career with Belmont Equipment and Technologies Company and through his years there advanced into management. Ownership at Belmont recognized Tom's work ethic, loyalty and unmatched dedication early on which made him a perfect fit. Toward the end of his 40-year career with the company he led their California division. When Tom retired, he moved to Las Vegas to be close to his family. There was no kinder, sincere, loyal and gentle person than Tom. Although he never had his own children, he had the biggest heart for the young, old and vulnerable amongst us. Tom was a huge horse racing fan and even became an owner of one through the years. He loved and admired horses and had a real passion for them. If you were up at 4:30 AM you would find him reviewing the racing forms. He could be found at the Santa Anita track as well as the Kentucky Derby enjoying the excitement and atmosphere. Tom is survived by his mother Patricia Henson, brothers Charles and Robert Martin, sisters Sandra Montello and Linda Martin along with numerous cousins, nephews and nieces. He will be greatly missed by his family and friends.