Tony B. Martin , 80 of Sarasota, Florida, passed away on May 26, 2025.
He was born August 19, 1944 in Livingston, Texas, to the late Bert E. Martin and LaVeda L. Martin. Tony attended Indian Lake High School and graduated in the Class of 1962.
In addition to his parents, Tony was proceeded in death by his twin brother Michael.
Tony is survived by his long time partner Barbara Pendleton of Maine; brother Tom and wife Christine of Sparks, Nevada; sister-in-law Sue Martin of Shepherd, Texas; nephews Gregory Martin of Sparks, Nevada, and Michael Martin of Shepherd, Texas; nieces Kirsten Triplett of Jones, Oklahoma, and Melanie Hobgood of Shepherd, Texas, along with numerous grand nieces and nephews.
Tony began his drumming career at a very early age playing with his parents and brothers. He played in the high school band, tap danced with his brother in recitals and played with his parents in many of the Lakeview Minstrel Shows.
Tony went on the road shortly after graduating and spent the rest of his career performing in many varied venues throughout the country. Tony performed with the Sarasota Players, the Venice Theater Company and most notably the Delta Queen Steamboat Company. Tony cherished his “steamboat family.”
As per Tony’s wishes, there will be a private interment. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the American Heart Association.