Rick Dean Martin

Rick Dean Martin, 67, of Lowell passed away March 28, 2025 at Mercy Hospital in Rogers. He was born April 12, 1957 in Harrison to Clarence and Essie (Smith) Martin.

Rick had lived in Northwest Arkansas for 20 years after moving from Harrison. He married Melody Forsee on May 27, 1977. Rick owned Landscapes Etc. in Harrison, and loved camping and gardening. He is also remembered as an avid collector of many things.

Rick was preceded in death by his parents and 2 sisters: Betty Edmonson and Linda Baker.

Survivors include his wife, Melody Martin of Lowell; 2 daughters: Katia Martin (Christian) of Joplin, MO and Tiffany Laughlin (Bryan) of Bella Vista; 6 siblings: Bonnie Bright of Harrison, Wanda Shook of Harrison, Gary Martin of Marshfield, MO, Dorothy Snow (Jack) of Nixa, MO, Debbie Troglin (Jerry) of Valley Springs, and Donna Crow of Harrison; 7 grandchildren; 25 nieces and nephews; and many other family members and friends.

A memorial service will be planned for a later date.