Dale Franklin Marks

Mr. Dale Franklin Marks, age 86, of Texarkana, Arkansas, died Friday, August 24, 2018, in a local nursing home. Mr. Marks was born March 30, 1932, in Compton, California. He was a baptized Mormon, a member of the Masonic Lodge, and a Shriner. His career included the Los Angeles County Sheriff Department, the California Highway Patrol, and the Social Security Administration in California and Las Vegas. He was a Veteran of the United States Air Force, having served in Korea and trained as an Air Policeman. He was preceded in death by his parents, Maye and Maynard Marks, his wife, Mary Marks, his brother-in-law Steve Romine, and niece, Dwyla Romine. Survivors include one son, John F. Marks of California, two daughters, Jacqueline M. Marks of California and Joyce Poelstra of Texarkana, Arkansas, one sister, Linda Romine of Commerce, Oklahoma, four grandchildren, Patrick Poelstra and Robert Poelstra of Texarkana, and Alexis Diaz and Melissa Marks of California, six great-grandchildren, one nephew, Darwin Romine and many other relatives and friends. Memorial services will be at 3:00 P. M. Wednesday at the Texarkana Funeral Home Arkansas Chapel. Burial will be at Sylverino Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home following the services. Mr. Marks will be missed for his compassion for others, his intelligence and sage advice, and dumb sense of humor, and ability to mess up all things electrical or mechanical. The family would like to thank Bailey Creek for their care and support. Special thanks to Hospice of Texarkana. While Dad was only in their care a short time, they treated our father as if he was family. The sorrow and anxiety of our family was greatly reduced due to their compassion and expertise. Also, a special thanks to Kathy, his therapist at Dr. Otero's office. Our Dad thought of her as his 3rd daughter. She not only offered mental health but spiritual guidance as well. Our family is honored to know such a caring and loving person. Memorials may be made to Opportunities, Inc., 6101 North Stateline Avenue, Texarkana, TX, 75503.