Funeral service for Alvin Ross Martin, 70, Lawton will be 12:30 pm Wednesday at the Becker Funeral Home Memorial Chapel. Mr. Martin died Thursday, December 29, 2011 at his home. Burial with full military honors will be in the Fort Sill National Cemetery, Elgin under the direction of the Becker Funeral Home & Cremation Service. Alvin was born July 11, 1941 in Eugene, Oregon to Glenn Rex and Veneta Beryle (Lee) Martin. He entered the Army in 1958 and retired in 1981. He served in both Korea and Vietnam. He married Elvira Martin on November 24, 1961 in Hessental, Germany. While serving in Vietnam he was awarded the Silver Star, the Bronze Star with V Device, and the Purple Heart. He was available to help his neighbors for anything at anytime. Alvin was a humanitarian and extremely compassionate toward all animals. To his family he was the best father and husband. "He is my hero, the best father, and my best friend. I will love and miss him forever."- Danny Martin He is survived by his wife of the home; his son, Danny Martin and his fiancée Mary N. Putnam, Lawton; two sisters, Gwen Williams, Springfield, Oregon and Darlene Schutt, Marcola, Oregon; and a brother, Gary Martin, Eugene, Oregon. His parents and a son, Roland Martin preceded him in death.