Marion L. Brockette, Sr, of Dallas, Texas, passed away Friday, October 19, 2018. He was born in Dallas, Texas on February 20, 1929. Marion graduated from Crozier Tech, and received a Bachelor of Business Administration degree from Southern Methodist University. He married Sarah Scott Johnston on December 5, 1952.
Marion proudly served his county in the United States Air Force, and was honorably discharged in 1949 as a Sergeant. He continued to serve through the U.S. Air Force Reserves, and honorably discharged in 1962 as a 1st Lieutenant. Marion was a CPA and began his career in public accounting with Arthur Young & Co in 1953. He started his own practice in 1960, and retired in 1995.
Marion is preceded in death by his wife, Sarah Brockette. He is survived by his son, Marion L. Brockette, Jr and wife Dianne; daughter, Mary Brockette Dickson and husband Clifford; son, Alan S. Brockette and wife Beth; son, Don E. Brockette and wife Kelly; grandchildren, Emily Brockette, Rebecca Brockette, Ashley Brockette, Sarah Margaret Dickson, Larkin Brockette, Jacob Brockette, Addison Brockette, and Don E. Brockette, II; and brother, Joe F. Brockette.
A memorial service will be held in Marion’s honor at 2:00 PM on Tuesday, October 23, 2018, in the Sudie George Chapel at First Presbyterian Church Dallas. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Music Ministry of First Presbyterian Church Dallas.
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