Frank Baird Baird Marshall

Frank Baird Marshall, beloved husband, father, grandfather, friend, 81, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, November 4, 2017, after a brief but brave fight against cancer. Frank, the oldest of two boys, was born in Gilmer, Texas, on December 18, 1935, to Johnnie Lois Marshall and Frank Hart Marshall. At the age of 5, the family moved to Mount Pleasant, Texas, to open Marshall’s department store.

Frank was the product of a stable, loving, and faith-filled home. He enjoyed academics, the outdoors, Scouts, and attending Baylor football games with family.

Frank graduated from Mount Pleasant High School in 1954 and Baylor University in 1958, with a BBA degree in Business Administration. He was also a graduate of the Southwestern School of Banking at SMU. At Baylor, Frank pledged Try-C (Phi Delta Theta) and became a fiercely loyal fan of all things Baylor Bear.

After graduating from college, Frank served in the National Guard. Through an acquaintance of his father, Frank began his banking career at the Exchange Bank in Dallas (1959), then transitioned to First National Bank (1963). The next move came in 1975 - the highlight of Frank’s career - were his years at Park Cities Bank & Trust in the Highland Park Village. Not only was this the bank of the Dallas Cowboys, but its particular view of the DCC golf course afforded Frank the opportunity to keep watch over his buddies.

Nationwide, banking grew volatile and Frank survived a series of mergers and buyouts. Though the bank names changed, the constant figure was Frank B. Marshall. His deep personal relationships with clients could not be replaced.

Frank’s impressive array of positions over 58 years are a mini-history of Dallas banking.

In 2003 Frank was asked to join Bank of Texas where he experienced, once again, “the old days of banking.”

Over the years, Frank served in a variety of leadership and executive positions throughout the community. His bank titles are too numerous to list.

Additionally, Frank served as HPISD Board Member, Dallas Country Club President and Board Member, Park Cities Baptist Church Treasurer and Deacon, and YMCA Board Member.

When Frank wanted to relax, he would enjoy golf and fellowship at the DCC. To say he was beloved among his golf cronies is an understatement. More recently, Frank enjoyed family time at White Bluff and reuniting with friends at a variety of Baylor events.

Frank is survived by his wife of 50 years, Markay Hughes Marshall, daughters Stefani Marshall Rea (David), Stacy Marshall Reynolds, Shannon Marshall Owens (Brett), all of Dallas, and brother Jack Hart Marshall, of Mount Pleasant. His adored nine grandchildren include Virginia Leigh Rea, David Colyer Rea, Jr., Jack Marshall Rea, Marshall Adams Reynolds, Garrett James Reynolds, Caroline Lindsey Reynolds, Avery Markay Owens, Benton Keller Owens, and Joshua Baird Owens.

While Frank was a wonderfully loyal husband, father, and grandfather, he is in heaven solely because he knew, and was known by, the Lord Jesus Christ. It is to Him that we as Frank’s family give all glory, honor, and praise.

A memorial service will be held at Park Cities Baptist Church on Tuesday, November 7, at 3:00 p.m. with a reception following in The Great Hall. Memorials may be made to The Rise School of Dallas, 6000 Preston Road, 75205 or The Notre Dame School of Dallas, 2018 Allen Street, Dallas TX 75204, both of which serve children with special needs.

We will see you soon, Daddy! “For to me to live is Christ, and to die is gain.” Philippians 1:21.