Scott Browning Martin

SCOTT BROWNING MARTIN, age 65, died suddenly and unexpectedly at UAMS in Little Rock on Thursday, December 29, 2016. He was born May 8, 1951 in Dallas, Texas to Hugh Vernon and Mary Catherine (Brown) Martin who predeceased him. He is survived by his loving wife of 29 years, Dona Martin, daughter, Angela and husband, Cory Jackson, and grandchildren, Sydnie Ketcham and Stone Jackson who affectionately called him "Poppy." Also surviving him are his two brothers, Michael B. (Mike) Martin and wife Margaret (Margi) of Austin, Texas and their two sons, Christopher and Andrew and their families; Gary D. Martin of Hot Springs, Ark.; four first cousins and families; and his lasting friends from youth and college: Randy McNair, Tracy King and Todd Larson. Scott was raised primarily in Texarkana, Texas and moved with his family to Hot Springs, Ark. in 1967 where he graduated from Hot Springs High School in 1969. He then attended Georgia Institute of Technology in Atlanta, Ga. and later transferred to the University of Arkansas in Fayetteville graduating with honors in 1974 with a BS in civil engineering. After graduation, he worked for Brown and Root in Oklahoma City; was City Engineer for the city of Fayetteville, Ark.; and Engineer for the Arkansas Department of Local Services in Little Rock. In 1979, he joined Cromwell Architects Engineers as a structural and civil engineer until his death. Throughout his career at Cromwell, he provided facility site designs in all but a few U.S. States, as well as countries abroad including Germany, Japan and South Korea. His licensure included NCEES, AR, LA, MO, OK and TX. Although his project experience was diverse by the nature and complexities of the various facility sites during his 37 years at Cromwell, he was most proud of his structural design work on the first restoration of the Capital Hotel soon after he was hired. Always passionate about historic preservation and restoration, along with his experience in the family residential construction business, he convinced his friend Todd Larson to partner with him in the purchase and reconstruction of a deteriorating late 1800's structure in the original City of Little Rock. After almost 20 years of extensive work and with the help of many friends and family members, Scott and Dona were finally able to move in and call it home. Scott was always willing to share laughs and beers over a good game of pool or any other occasion to get together with friends, family, coworkers and new acquaintances. He loved to have a good time and deservingly earned the nickname of "Big Fun" at office social events. He will be greatly missed at future gatherings, but we will never forget the sound of his laughter. A celebration of Scott's life will be held at a later date to share our fondest memories of the special times we spent together. Cremation arrangements are under the direction of Ruebel Funeral Home in Little Rock. To sign the online condolence book, please visit www.ruebelfuneralhome.com. Memorials may be made to any charity of your choice.