WHEN HEAVEN’S COACH CALLS YOUR NAME: A Tribute to the Life, Love, and Legacy of Bulldog Brother Paul Martinez, Jr.



WHEN HEAVEN’S COACH CALLS YOUR NAME: A Tribute to the Life, Love, and Legacy of Bulldog Brother Paul Martinez, Jr.


Our beloved Bulldog Brother, Paul Martinez, Jr., has earned his eternal rest. His Homegoing Rosary Service will be held on Friday, November 14, 2025, from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Mount Olive Chapel, 2301 N. Sylvania Avenue, Fort Worth, TX 76111. 


The Burial Service will follow on Saturday, November 15, 2025, at Mount Olive Cemetery — time to be announced, with the family aiming for the morning or early afternoon.


There are rare souls whose strength is unwavering, whose heart is humble, and whose spirit shines so brightly that it transforms everyone around them. Brother Paul Martinez, Jr. was one of those rare souls.



A proud Green B. Trimble Tech Bulldog, Brother Paul was more than an athlete — he was an anchor, a protector, a teammate, and a brother. On the historic 1983–84 Championship Football Team, he helped build a legacy of excellence under the leadership of Coach Quintin Robinson in his first season at the helm. Side by side with gridiron greats like Milton Stegall, Abe Jernigan, Tony Adams, Eugene Price, Bubba Hernandez, and Big Chris Willars, Brother Paul formed the backbone of one of the most powerful offensive lines in Tarrant County history.



That Bulldog brotherhood, led by quarterback Bobby McCoy, became Trimble Tech’s first championship football team, blazing a trail that still inspires generations. With offensive firepower from Kevin and Mitch Hobson, Nathan Jennings, James Gray, Ervin Farris, Ronnie Meeks, Kyev Tatum, Anthony Sanford, Robert McCain, and Darryl Young, and a defense anchored by Byron Robinson and Roman O’Quinn, they made history — and Paul’s name remains forever etched in that story.



But beyond the field of play, Brother Paul’s legacy stretched even farther. He was a gentle giant whose faith guided his footsteps, whose laughter lifted hearts, and whose loyalty bound friends together like family. His humility spoke louder than words, and his kindness revealed the quiet power of a man who truly lived with purpose.



Today, as we honor his life, we are reminded that true greatness is not only found in victory, but in virtue — in the way we love, the way we serve, and the way we make others feel seen, valued, and cared for. Brother Paul embodied all three, and his example will echo in our hearts forever.


Though our hearts are heavy, our spirits are comforted. For we know our Bulldog Brother now rests in the loving arms of the Lord he served so well.



Sleep well, dear Brother Paul.

You ran your race. You fought your fight. You finished in faith.

The best doesn’t just desire to rest —

The best deserves to rest. When Heaven’s Coach Calls Their Name. 


— With Love and Honor,

The Trimble Tech Bulldogs Football Family



WHEN HEAVEN’S COACH CALLS YOUR NAME: A Brotherhood Poem for Bulldog Brother Paul Martinez, Jr.


We came as boys with fire inside,

With dreams too strong for fear to hide.

Under Friday lights we gave our all,

And standing tall was Brother Paul.


A gentle giant, fierce yet kind,

A heart of gold, a steady mind.

He blocked the storms so we could run,

A brother’s strength beneath the sun.


Through sweat and tears, through loss and gain,

He bore the glory, shared the pain.

No spotlight sought, no boast, no fame —

Just Bulldog pride and love’s pure flame.


He lifted others, line by line,

Turned courage into something divine.

With humble hands and faithful grace,

He left his mark on time and space.


Now Heaven’s Coach has called his name,

And welcomed him to the Hall of Fame.

The field of faith is his to roam,

Where angels cheer and lead him home.


We’ll huddle here and lift his name,

Our brother’s love still fuels our flame.

For hearts like his are heaven-blessed —

And truly,

The Best Deserves To Rest.


— With Love and Honor,

The Trimble Tech Bulldogs Football Family

by Pastor Kyev Tatum, Bulldog Brothers 





Comments

  1. Carrie GrierOctober 24, 2025 at 3:07 PM

    This was beautifully written and touching, bringing back such wonderful memories of the Class of '84. Rest Well Paul.

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