Martin John Passmore

Martin "Marty" John Passmore beloved husband, father, son, brother, uncle, and friend went to be with his Lord and Savior on Wednesday, May 19, 2021 at the age of 49. Marty was the third child of four born to Howard Daniel Passmore and Mary Teresa (Lesh) Passmore in Scranton, Pennsylvania on March 14, 1972. He grew up and attended most of his schooling in Weedsport, New York. He completed his last year of high school at Grandview Highschool in Grandview, Washington. Upon graduating, Marty attended the University of Oregon for a year where he played on the university's baseball team. He then enlisted in the Army and served our country for four years. After his service, he attended Southwest Texas State University. In 1994 he obtained a Bachelors in Criminal Justice, followed by a Masters in Criminal Justice in 2001. In 2005, Marty married the love of his life Elizabeth (Morgan) Passmore, of Beeville, TX. To this union were born two beautiful daughters, Eleanora Marie and Emma Alexis. Marty was a Co-Owner and President of Veteran Security Services. Marty also worked as the Security Director for Corporate Security for CEVA Logistics. Marty was a loving, loyal husband an...[more]

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ather who took pride in supporting his family. Marty never met a stranger and always lit up the room with his bold presence. He was kind to all and gave the biggest, warmest hugs. His easy-going spirit, infectious "crooked" smile, witty humor that would create endless laughter could make anyone's day. Marty was an avid fisherman and hunter. He made the best barbeque brisket and competed in cookoffs. He loved having family and friends for crawfish boils. Marty was known and loved by many and will be sincerely missed. He was preceded in death by his father Howard Daniel Passmore. Left behind to cherish fond memories include his loving wife of 16 years, Elizabeth Loretta Passmore; two daughters, Eleanora "Ellie" Passmore and Emma Alexis Passmore; mother, Mary Teresa (Lesh) Passmore of Scranton, PA; three brothers, Thomas J. (Raeann) Passmore of Scranton PA, Daniel H. (Jennifer) Passmore of El Paso, TX; Timothy P. (Anne Marie) Passmore of San Antonio, TX, brother-in-law Raider A. (Tina Hopkins) Morgan; and three nieces, four nephews. Visitation will be held from 5-7 pm on Thursday, May 27th at Harrell's Funeral Home in Dripping Springs, TX with a rosary to be recited. The funeral Mass will be celebrated on Friday, May 28th at 10 am at San Martin de Porres Catholic Church in Dripping Springs, TX followed by a Military Honor at 3:00 p.m. at Ft. Sam Houston Veterans Cemetery in San Antonio, TX. Serving as pallbearers will be John McCrackin, Peter Morgan, Steven Morgan, Daniel Passmore, Thomas Passmore, and Timothy Passmore; Jonathon Lesh and Chris Shampine. The Passmore family wishes to extend its sincere thanks to the family and friends for their outpouring love and support. Although Marty was from Pennsylvania, he had a soft-spot and bond with Texas and enjoyed his time on his lease in Beeville, TX. In lieu of plants and flowers, the family asks donations made to the VFW Beeville TX - Post 9170 (Bee County Texas) via PayPal or using link @vfwpost9170.