Martin William Baron

Martin Baron Obituary Martin “Marty” Baron, 88, beloved husband, father and grandfather, passed away on Tuesday, October 17, 2023. Marty was born to Celia and Albert Baron in Newark, New Jersey on February 12, 1935, the youngest of four children. When Marty was seven, his family moved to Miami Beach where he spent the remainder of his childhood. Marty proudly attended Miami Beach High School, playing basketball and solidifying his lifelong love of the sport. After high school, Marty attended the University of Miami on a B’nai B’rith scholarship, graduating with a Bachelor of Arts in Radio, Television and Motion Picture Photography. During college, Marty began dating 16-year-old Lynne Werblow. They married five years later in 1959, and spent the next 64 years building a beautiful life together. The young couple initially lived near Cape Canaveral where Marty worked gathering optical data on missile firings in the mission test center for RCA. They were blessed with two children, Laura born in 1962 and Steve born in 1964. Marty briefly served as a private in the Company D, 4th Battalion. Following his service, he returned to work at Cape Canaveral. At the age of 39, Marty switched gears to pursue a career involving one of his great interests and passions – automobiles. In 1974, Marty and Lynne moved their family to Miami Beach where he opened and operated a Goodyear Tire Center. In 2005 after retiring, Marty moved from the hot climate he loved to an even hotter one he grew to love, moving from Miami Beach to Dallas to be closer to his son and family. Together Lynne and Marty embraced Dallas, eventually trading in their Miami license plates in evidence of their full commitment to the Lone Star State. Throughout his life, Marty valued time with family and friends, and enjoyed the simple pleasures in life. He loved watching sports both live and on TV, listening to music, providing TLC to his pets, and working on cars. When younger, he was an avid tennis player and loved downhill skiing with his children. Later in life, he and Lynne spent over a decade delivering Meals on Wheels together for JFS, and were regular carpool drivers and cheerleaders at their grandchildren’s school and sporting events. He was kind and accessible – and happiest when working hard and helping others. Perhaps he shined most brightly in his role as grandfather - beloved “Poppy” had nothing but smiles and love for David, Allie and Lauren which they returned beyond measure. Marty is survived by his wife, Lynne Baron, his children Laura (Gordon) Getter, and Steve (Gilian) Baron, his grandchildren David Getter, and Allie and Lauren Baron, as well as his many nieces and nephews in whose lives “Uncle Marty” played a pivotal role. Marty’s family would like to thank the community and staff at the Legacy Midtown Park and Legacy at Home Hospice for their outstanding care of Marty. Memorial donations may be made to Jewish Family Service of Greater Dallas, the Legacy Senior Communities, or the animal charity of your choosing.

Martin William Baron

February 12, 1935 - October 17, 2023