Brian L. Martin
August 15, 2025
Resided in: Wichita, Kansas
Brian L. Martin, 62, Business Development with Equity Bank, passed away Friday, August 15, 2025.
Memorial Service will be at 11:00 am, Friday, August 22, 2025, at Ridgepoint Church. Services will be live streamed and available for viewing by clicking the “Watch” button below.
Brian played basketball at KU from 1981-1984. He had a 10 year professional career including the NBA, CBA, and European leagues. He continued to be an avid KU fan. He enjoyed playing golf and taking care of his yard, but his favorite thing was spending time with his family and always supporting them in anything they did.
Brian was a former member of the Wichita Rotary Club and looked forward to his Men’s Bible Study each week. He will be remembered for his generosity, faith, and leadership.
Brian is preceded in death by his parents, Malty and Wanda Sue Martin. He is survived by his wife, Jodi Martin; daughters, Alissa (Erik) Kusnerus, Emily Martin; son, Alex (Shellby) Martin; sister, Debbie Bush; brother, Keith (Janis) Martin; grandchildren, Braylon Martin, Aiden Kusnerus, and Ella Kusnerus.
Memorials have been established with: Victory in the Valley, 3755 East Douglas, Wichita, Kansas 67218 and Children’s Mercy, 2401 Gillham Road, Kansas City, Missouri 64108.
Services in care of Downing & Lahey Mortuary – West Chapel.
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Condolences and prayers to family and friends. Not only was Brian a great athlete he also was great human being with a quiet spirt, good heart and peaceful soul. R.I.P. Brian my friend.
You will be missed RIP Brian
He was a joy to meet and work with the last couple of years, prayers to his family.
Our thoughts and prayers go out to Jodi and the entire Martin family. Brian was an incredible man and a good friend. It was a joy having him on our Equity Bank Commercial Banking team over the last 3 years. We will miss his sense of humor and kindness that he brought to the office every day. Enjoy the next round of golf in Heaven my friend.
Even if Brian had been just five feet tall, his smile and the kindness that emanated from him would’ve still turned heads. I enjoyed working with him when our paths crossed at IMA and then was so happy our paths crossed again years later through Friends University basketball. He was undeniably proud of his beautiful family and if he was with them, he was happy. His soft spoken but quick witted demeanor made him a quick friend to all and someone people looked up to and gravitated to wherever he went. Prayers to everyone who loves him, especially his beloved family. Brian will be missed but always remembered with a smile. 💕