'Loved by so many': Tributes pour in for 'Texas Flip N Move' star Randy Martin who died aged 65
DALLAS, TEXAS: Randy Martin, popularly known as 'Lone Wolf', died on Wednesday, August 17, 2022, after battling liver cancer. The 'Texas Flip N Move' personality died at the age of 65 at his home, according to a post on his official Facebook page.
Martin's longtime friend Donna Snow told TMZ that he died at his home with his wife Judy by his side. Snow also said that he recently visited Martin and he appeared frail and ill. He is survived by his wife Judy, children, and grandchildren.
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Martin's co-stars from 'Texas Flip N Move', the 'Snow Sisters', shared a statement which is the same as the one on his official page reads, "We are broken hearted over The Lone Wolf Randy Martin who passed away early this morning. Please pray for his wife and family as they navigate this difficult time. You will be missed."
Donna Snow wrote in one of his Facebook updates, "Randy lost his battle with cancer, after being diagnosed in May-2022. He had just lost his son, Mark Martin, 44 years old, last month to cancer. As a family, we have lost, Dad, Ronnie Martin, 4 years ago, Mark Martin, 1 month ago, and Randy Martin, today, all 3, lost to cancer. We are devastated as a family and they will all be dearly missed." Martin's wife Judy also confirmed that he was adored by everyone, including strangers.
City of Reno, Parker County - City Government shared their grief on their Facebook and wrote, "It is with our deepest sorrow that we inform our City of Reno residents of the passing of Randy Martin. Randy was a long-term councilmember for the City of Reno and will be greatly missed. As many of you know, Randy has been valiantly battling an illness for quite some time. He succumbed to that illness at 6:15 a.m., August 17, 2022. At this time, we have no information on any services that may be held for him. We just ask that you keep his family and friends in your prayers as they mourn their tremendous loss."
Donna Porter Mills, a family member, shared her extreme sorrow and wrote, "So sorry to say we lost my brother in law Randy Martin (aka The Lone Wolf) today. He fought the battle with liver cancer so hard and passed at home with family by his side. He was a wild crazy guy that was always the center of attention wherever he went. He was loved by so many family, friends and fans from Texas Flip and Move. People recognized him everywhere he went and he loved it. He loved the Lord, his wife (my big sister Judy) his kids, family and friends with all of his heart. He was so big and tough on the outside and so soft and giving on the inside. He worked hard he lived hard and he loved hard. He was greeted in Heaven by three children, a brother and father and various other relatives and friends. God Bless you Randy Martin I love you and miss you big guy. Rest In Peace. Viewing on Monday from 6-8pm at Biggers Funeral Home. Service on Tuesday at 10am."
In 2014, 'Texas Flip N Move' debuted on the DIY Network. Martin made frequent appearances in the show's first season and was a main cast member until 2017. The show depicts professional home renovators who buy older homes to flip for profit and Martin became famous as a personality with a great sense of humor.