With deep regret, we say goodbye to William Franklin Dalzell, III, known as “Bill”. He passed away Wedensday, January 16, 2019 at Medical City in Arlington, Texas. Bill was born July 15, 1943 in El Dorado, AR.
Bill is preceded in passing by his parents, William Franklin Dalzell, Jr. and Dorothy June Lewis Dalzell; brother, Joseph Warren Dalzell; and infant son, Daniel Impey Dalzell.
Bill had a career as a Tool Design Engineer at Vero Semiconductor in Garland, Texas. He spent many years in the jewelry business and owned two stores. Also owned and operated a hydroponics business and managed mobile home parks in Arlington and Crandall, Texas. He had an extensive interest in the stock market and invested with a vision of the future.
Bill loved nature and growing things. He delighted in raising animals of vast variety, beginning when he was a youngster. With a strong musical inclination, guitar and harmonica, Bill spent many evenings sitting on the tailgate of his truck jamming with family and friends. Talent raged even deeper as an artist. Among Bill’s best works were paintings of birds, clowns, and portraits. Not limited to canvas, Bill sculpted clay as well as carved wood. With a tender heart and creative mind, Bill made personalized greeting cards for those he most cherished.
Among his fine qualities…Bill was a goal driven man and accomplished many things in his 75 years. Strong willed, courageous, fiercely loyal, soft hearted and a man of great character. His love for his family was paramount in his life, deeply loyal and devoted to each member. His family respected and looked up to him. He was a powerful but gentle presence and positively influenced everyone in his family.
Bill will leave such a void in many lives. For Leslie Maude Cottrell Dalzell, wife of 52 years; devoted son, William Franklin Dalzell, IV; grandchildren, Lauren, Zoe, Shelby, and Frankie Dalzell; sisters, Suzanne Dalzell Walsh, and Marianne Dalzell; brother, Stephen Wright Dalzell; and numerous nieces and nephews. His awesome persona will be sorely missed, and we are heartbroken to see his pass from this world. Our consolation is that Bill left us to be with the God he loved.
Funeral services will be held 9:00 a.m. Monday, January 21, 2019 at Three Creeks Baptist Church. Burial will follow at Old Three Creeks Cemetery (Brown Cemetery) under the direction of Young’s Funeral Directors.
An online memorial can be found at www.youngsfuneralhome.com.
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